How to get from Rochdale to Preston by light rail and train?

From Rochdale to Preston by light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE 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 Bolton station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALEPINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
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)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALEPINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE
    Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochdale to Preston by bus and train

To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 471 bus from Rochdale Interchange station to Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 471471
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Rochdale Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Preston

The distance between Rochdale, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 67.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 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 Rochdale Interchange.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ring Way (Stand R).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Ring Way (Stand R)
  • Ring Way
  • Christ Church Street

Related Routes

From Rochdale to Preston by bus and train

To get from Rochdale to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 471 bus from Rochdale Interchange station to Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 471471
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Rochdale Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Preston in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Preston in North West?

    The PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Oldham Mumps (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 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to Preston in North West?

    Get on the PINK LINE REPLACEMENT BUS OLDHAM MUMPS - ROCHDALE 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 Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Preston in North West.

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