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Rochdale to Whaley Bridge trains

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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.

1h 33m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Whaley Bridgetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
1h 42m
£9–19

Rochdale to Whaley Bridge train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 12:09 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited9h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Whaley Bridge, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Whaley Bridge via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 42m.

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