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How to get from Rochdale to Liverpool by train?

By train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Liverpool James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Rochdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool James Street
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Liverpool

The distance between Rochdale, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 43.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Liverpool by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochdale

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Interchange.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Old Hall Street (Stop Cha).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Old Hall Street (Stop Cha)
  • North John Street (Stop Cb)
  • Rumford Street (Stop Chb)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal
  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

By light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochdale to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochdale to Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Rochdale station near Rochdale in North West to Manchester Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester Victoria station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to Liverpool by train?

    The total travel time between Rochdale in North West and Liverpool in Liverpool by train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochdale to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Rochdale station near Rochdale in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rochdale and Liverpool?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Victoria station, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.

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