The average train between Rochdale and Eccles takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Eccles. 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 hourly between Rochdale and Eccles. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Eccles at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Eccles station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Rochdale to Eccles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Eccles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Book your Rochdale to Eccles train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Rochdale and Eccles is 19 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rochdale Town Centre to Eccles via St Peter's Square in around 1h 36m.