How to get from Rochdale to Trafford Park by light rail and train?

From Rochdale to Trafford Park by light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Trafford Park in Stretford, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the PINK LINE 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 GREEN LINE light rail from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Trafford Park
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
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochdale to Trafford Park by bus and light rail

To get from Rochdale to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 255 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to Davyhulme Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Trafford Park
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Partington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davyhulme Road East
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Trafford Park

The distance between Rochdale, Stretford and Trafford Park, Stretford is approximately 16.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Trafford Park by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stretford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochdale

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, Stretford 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 Trafford Park, Stretford

Trafford Park is located at Trafford Park, Stretford and the nearest public transport station is Garden Avenue.

Bus stations close to Trafford Park:

  • Garden Avenue
  • Park Road
  • Davyhulme Road

Related Routes

From Rochdale to Trafford Park by bus and light rail

To get from Rochdale to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 255 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to Davyhulme Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Trafford Park
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Partington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davyhulme Road East
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Trafford Park?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochdale to Trafford Park?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Trafford Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Trafford Park?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale in North West to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Park in Stretford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to Trafford Park by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Rochdale in North West and Trafford Park in Stretford by light rail and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to Trafford Park?

    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 Trafford Park?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Trafford Park in Stretford.

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