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Touchstones Rochdale
Rochdale’s main museum in a restored manor, covering local history, art, and exhibitions. A top introduction to the town’s people and heritage.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Rochdale will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 36 trains that leave Leeds for Rochdale on Wed, Aug 05, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
L89257
G89095
C31733
G89191
G89084
C31733
G89197
G89202
G89212
G89206Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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 Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Rochdale trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89089 | On time 7:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 8:46 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
W84766+ G89189 | 6:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h08 | 7:08 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89191 | 6:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 7:14 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24467+ G89109 | 6:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 7:33 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89244 | 6:17 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 7:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89076 | 6:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 7:46 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15889+ C32602 | 6:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 8:02 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G15928+ G89194 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h12 | 8:12 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89197 | 7:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 8:13 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24982+ G89110 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 8:34 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89248 | 7:18 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 8:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89080 | 7:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 8:47 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15891+ C32622 | 7:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 9:02 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G15926+ G89199 | 8:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 9:09 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89202 | 8:13 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 9:14 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15825+ G89113 | 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 9:33 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89251 | 8:17 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 9:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89084 | 8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 9:46 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15894+ C32636 | 8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 10:02 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
C24392+ G89204 | 9:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 10:09 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89206 | 9:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 10:13 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16067+ G89116 | 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 10:33 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89254 | 9:18 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 10:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89086 | 9:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 10:47 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15893+ C32646 | 9:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 11:03 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
C24399+ G89210 | 10:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 11:09 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89212 | 10:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 11:13 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16071+ G89118 | 10:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 11:33 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89257 | 10:17 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 11:35 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89092 | 10:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 11:46 AM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15923+ G89215 | 11:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h12 | 12:12 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
G89217 | 11:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 12:17 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16076+ G89120 | 11:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 12:33 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
L89260 | 11:17 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 12:35 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89095 | 11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 12:46 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15930+ G89219 | 12:00 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 1:09 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 transfer | |
C31733 | 12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 1:13 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leeds to Rochdale run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Rochdale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochdale trip today.
Rochdale’s main museum in a restored manor, covering local history, art, and exhibitions. A top introduction to the town’s people and heritage.
Gallery and museum space within the magnificent town hall, presenting civic history, art, and architecture in one of Rochdale’s signature buildings.
Community heritage centre celebrating the Rochdale Pioneers and cooperative movement near its place of origin. Historically important and locally significant.
Large country park with a boating lake, waterside paths, and moorland views. One of the area’s best outdoor escapes for walking and scenery.
Historic canal corridor with towpaths, locks, and waterside heritage. Ideal for an easy urban walk linking industry, architecture, and local character.
Main civic square framed by landmark buildings and public events. A practical starting point for exploring central Rochdale on foot.
A rich savoury pie of minced beef and onion in shortcrust pastry, long associated with Greater Manchester chip shops and home cooking.
Black pudding from nearby Bury is a classic local breakfast item, made with pork, oats and seasoning, and widely eaten across Rochdale.
A soft white barm filled with sliced black pudding, often served with brown sauce. It is a beloved quick breakfast in Greater Manchester.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for curries, grilled dishes and a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
Established Rochdale restaurant known for refined Indian cuisine, polished service and a smart contemporary setting.
Traditional pub dining venue serving British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a historic inn setting near Rochdale.
More affordable than London and many UK cities, with cheaper stays, dining, and local transport for visitors.
Restaurants may add service; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Rochdale Interchange -> Rochdale Town Hall, Rochdale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Rochdale 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 Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeds to Rochdale trains use the Leeds to Rochdale station pair, with some services arriving at Castleton. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Rochdale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Bramley (West Yorks) is 6 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Bramley (West Yorks) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bramley (West Yorks): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bramley (West Yorks): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Rochdale.
Ticket office support is available at Rochdale.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochdale: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochdale: Bike Parking.
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.
Castleton is 3 km from Rochdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Castleton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castleton: Parking.
Available at Castleton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
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