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

By light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree 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 Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Aintree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Aintree
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
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aintree
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 58A bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Lingfield Close station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 58A58A
Walk to Aintree
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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 58A58A
    Wait for bus
    58A
    Liverpool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lingfield Close
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Aintree

The distance between Rochdale, North West and Aintree, North West is approximately 53.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Aintree 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 Aintree, North West

Aintree is located at Aintree, North West and the nearest public transport station is Aintree Station (Stop F).

Train stations close to Aintree:

  • Fazakerley
  • Rice Lane
  • Aintree

Bus stations close to Aintree:

  • Aintree Station (Stop F)
  • Abbeystead Avenue
  • Aintree Station (Stop C)

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 58A bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Lingfield Close station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 58A58A
Walk to Aintree
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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 58A58A
    Wait for bus
    58A
    Liverpool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lingfield Close
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 58A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Aintree 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 43 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Aintree 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 Aintree station near Aintree in North West

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

    The total travel time between Rochdale and Aintree in North West by light rail and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

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

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