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Compare train and bus for Rochdale to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Rochdale to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Rochdale to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 vs $17). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Rochdale to Liverpool
How to get from Rochdale to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochdale to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P24056+
G1592311:21 AM 1h10 Rochdale station (RCD) 12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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G1592311:21 AM 1h10 Rochdale station (RCD) 12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C2495210:52 AM 1h07 Rochdale station (RCD) 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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C2439910:21 AM 1h10 Rochdale station (RCD) 11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G160139:52 AM 1h07 Rochdale station (RCD) 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8531211:52 AM 1h07 Rochdale station (RCD) 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
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