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

By light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Adlington in North West, 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Macclesfield station to Adlington (Cheshire) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Adlington
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
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Adlington (Cheshire)
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Adlington
    Walk to
    Adlington
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Adlington

The distance between Rochdale, North West and Adlington, North West is approximately 39.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Adlington 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 Moore Street.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Moore Street
  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade

Public transport stations close to Adlington, North West

Adlington is located at Adlington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Adlington (Cheshire).

Bus stations close to Adlington:

  • Adlington (Cheshire)
  • Wych Lane

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Adlington 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 2 train lines till Adlington station near Adlington in North West

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

    The total travel time between Rochdale and Adlington in North West by light rail and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Adlington station, which is closest to Adlington in North West.

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