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

From Liverpool to Rochdale by light rail and train

To get from Liverpool to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Liverpool to Rochdale by train

To get from Liverpool to Rochdale in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Rochdale

The distance between Liverpool, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 42.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Rochdale 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 Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Liverpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Newington.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Brunswick

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Newington
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba)
  • Brownlow Hill

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is The Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • The Esplanade
  • Rochdale Interchange
  • Moore Street

From Liverpool to Rochdale by train

To get from Liverpool to Rochdale in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Rochdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Rochdale in North West?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newcastle station near Rochdale in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale in North West by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Liverpool and Rochdale in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Newcastle station, which is closest to Rochdale in North West.

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