The average train between Rochdale and Ormskirk takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Rochdale to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Rochdale to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Rochdale to Ormskirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Rochdale and Ormskirk is 48.3 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Ormskirk via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 14m.