The average train between Rochdale and Whaley Bridge takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rochdale to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whaley Bridge station.
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The distance between Rochdale and Whaley Bridge is 33.9 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Whaley Bridge via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 42m.