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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€2
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€5
Fastest journey on Sep 17
14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
14 m
Trains on Sep 17
25
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Manchester will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 25 trains from Rochdale to Manchester, including 24 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G903655:52 PM0h20Rochdale station (RCD)6:12 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€21One-way0 transfers- P240405:21 PM0h20Rochdale station (RCD)5:41 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€21One-way0 transfers
- P240364:21 PM0h20Rochdale station (RCD)4:41 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€21One-way0 transfers
- L896924:10 PM0h15Rochdale station (RCD)4:25 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€31One-way0 transfers
- L896945:10 PM0h15Rochdale station (RCD)5:25 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€41One-way0 transfers
- G890754:47 PM0h14Rochdale station (RCD)5:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€41One-way0 transfers
- G890808:48 AM0h14Rochdale station (RCD)9:02 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
- G890767:47 AM0h14Rochdale station (RCD)8:01 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
- G892395:14 PM0h15Rochdale station (RCD)5:29 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€41One-way0 transfers
- G890785:47 PM0h15Rochdale station (RCD)6:02 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rochdale to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Manchester:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rochdale to Manchester costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
Live departures
Rochdale to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L89693 | 7:10 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 7:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89191 | 7:14 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 7:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24038 | 7:21 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 7:41 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89244 | 7:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 7:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89076 | 7:47 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h14 | 8:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90364 | 7:52 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 8:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89695 | 8:10 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 8:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89197 | 8:14 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 8:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24044 | 8:22 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h21 | 8:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89248 | 8:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 8:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89080 | 8:48 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h14 | 9:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85301 | 8:52 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 9:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89692 | 4:10 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 4:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89235 | 4:14 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 4:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24036 | 4:21 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 4:41 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89274 · P24156 | 4:35 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h38 | 5:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| L89274 | 4:35 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89075 | 4:47 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h14 | 5:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90363 | 4:52 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 5:12 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89694 | 5:10 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 5:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89239 | 5:14 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 5:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24040 | 5:21 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 5:41 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89277 | 5:35 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h16 | 5:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89078 | 5:47 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h15 | 6:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90365 | 5:52 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0h20 | 6:12 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Manchester
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Trains from Rochdale to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 14m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Rochdale to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Rochdale and Manchester from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains From Rochdale To Manchester
Northern rail offers multiple services from Rochdale Train Station to Manchester Victoria Station daily, with the first train departing from Rochdale at 6:47 a.m and the last train departing at 23:47 p.m. The duration of the journey is approximately 30 minutes, however, this may vary depending on the time of travel.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rochdale to Manchester?
Rochdale Station: Rochdale Train Station is located on Station Road in the centre of the town. Rochdale's tram station is less than half a mile from the train station and taxis are available at the station's entrance, should you prefer not to walk.
Manchester Victoria Station: Manchester Victoria Station is located on Todd Street next to the Manchester Arena. The station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the city's shops, bars and Piccadilly Bus Station, which serves the local area. Taxis are available outside the station.
FAQs: Trains from Rochdale to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rochdale to Manchester
Most Rochdale to Manchester trains use the Rochdale to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Rochdale and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rochdale station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Rochdale from Rochdale city centre
Rochdale train station facilities and services
Rochdale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rochdale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rochdale.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rochdale: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rochdale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochdale: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Castleton from Rochdale city centre
Castleton is 3 km from Rochdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Castleton train station facilities and services
Castleton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castleton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Castleton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castleton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, From Manchester Road down 41 steps to Manchester platform or 42 steps to the Rochdale platform. From the station approach roads, there is level access onto both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Rochdale arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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