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How to get from Rochdale to Preston by light rail and train?
By light rail and train
To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.
114min
PINK LINE
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationRochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)140 yd • 2 min
- 2PINK LINEWait for light railPINK LINEEast Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
- 3
Ride to light rail stationSt Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)55 min - 4Walk to train stationManchester Oxford Road600 yd • 8 min
- 5TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSWait for trainTRANSPENNINE EXPRESSGlasgow Central
- 6Ride to train stationPreston36 min
- 7Walk toPreston240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus and train
To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Rochdale Interchange station to Middleton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.
125min
1718Leaves from Rochdale Interchange
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationRochdale Interchange190 yd • 3 min
- 217Wait for bus17Shudehill
- 3Ride to bus stationMiddleton26 min
- 418Wait for bus18Manchester Royal Infirmary
- 5Ride to bus stationOxford Road Station (Stop B)32 min
- 6Walk to train stationManchester Oxford Road60 yd • 1 min
- 7TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSWait for trainTRANSPENNINE EXPRESSGlasgow Central
- 8Ride to train stationPreston36 min
- 9Walk toPreston240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Rochdale to Preston
The distance between Rochdale, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 47.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Preston by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Rochdale
Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Bus stations close to Rochdale:
- Ukrainian Catholic Church
- Robert Street
- Moore Street
Public transport stations close to Preston, North West
Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.
Train stations close to Preston:
- Preston
Bus stations close to Preston:
- Railway Station
- Railway Station (Stand C)
- Railway Station (Stand B)
Related Routes
- Accrington to Preston
- Blackburn to Preston
- Boots Green to Preston
- Bury to Preston
- Colne to Preston
- Fleetwood to Preston
- Manchester to Preston
- Skelmersdale to Preston
- Greater Manchester Police Museum to Preston
- Ramsbottom to Preston
- Rawtenstall to Preston
- Swinton to Preston
- Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B) to Preston
- Pole Street (Stand I) to Preston
- Rochdale to Arkholme
- Rochdale to Ashton Under Lyne
- Rochdale to Bacup
- Rochdale to Burnley
- Rochdale to Bury
- Rochdale to Cantsfield
By bus and train
To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Rochdale Interchange station to Middleton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.
125min
1718Leaves from Rochdale Interchange
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationRochdale Interchange190 yd • 3 min
- 217Wait for bus17Shudehill
- 3Ride to bus stationMiddleton26 min
- 418Wait for bus18Manchester Royal Infirmary
- 5Ride to bus stationOxford Road Station (Stop B)32 min
- 6Walk to train stationManchester Oxford Road60 yd • 1 min
- 7TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSWait for trainTRANSPENNINE EXPRESSGlasgow Central
- 8Ride to train stationPreston36 min
- 9Walk toPreston240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Preston?
The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.
What is the alternative route to get from Rochdale to Preston?
The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 18, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.
Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Preston in North West?
No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.
Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Preston in North West?
The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Preston in North West
How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to Preston in North West by light rail and train?
The total travel time between Rochdale and Preston in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 54 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to Preston in North West?
Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale in North West.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rochdale and Preston in North West?
Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Preston in North West.
