How to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Rochdale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF13, while a train costs an average of CHF18.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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Driving

CHF18

Average price

CHF13

Average price

Cheapest

CHF14

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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30m

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1h 3m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale is a train with an average price of CHF7.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Rochdale:

A train is CHF5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Rochdale costing on average CHF13.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Rochdale including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Rochdale among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 3m by car) and roughly CHF6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF7 vs CHF14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Liverpool to Rochdale

How to get from Liverpool to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TransPennine Express
    9:09 PM0h57
    Liverpool
    10:06 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • TransPennine Express
    9:09 PM0h57
    Liverpool
    10:06 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TransPennine Express
    9:09 PM0h57
    Liverpool
    10:06 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TransPennine Express
    3:18 PM1h02
    Liverpool
    4:20 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer
  • TransPennine Express
    5:17 PM1h03
    Liverpool
    6:20 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer
  • TransPennine Express
    7:17 PM1h03
    Liverpool
    8:20 PMRochdale
    CHF361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Rochdale

Travel to Rochdale easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Rochdale.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Rochdale including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale is a bus with an average price of CHF13.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Rochdale:

A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Rochdale costing on average CHF18.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Rochdale is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

The distance from Liverpool to Rochdale is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Rochdale is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Rochdale:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Rochdale, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Rochdale by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Rochdale by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Rochdale often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester Victoria (MCV), Manchester, Leeds, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochdale and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rochdale to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Rochdale would be ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Rochdale Town Hall, the Touchstones Rochdale museum, and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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