The average train between Runcorn and Rochdale takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Rochdale station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Runcorn to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Runcorn to Rochdale train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Rochdale is 48.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 40m.