The average train between Macclesfield and Rochdale takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Macclesfield to Rochdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Macclesfield and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Macclesfield to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Macclesfield to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Rochdale is 39.8 km. The road distance is 46 km.
There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Rochdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Rochdale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Rochdale Town Centre via Manchester Piccadilly and St Peter's Square in around 1h 41m.
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