The average train between Widnes and Rochdale takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Widnes 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 Widnes and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Widnes to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Liverpool Lime Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Widnes to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
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The distance between Widnes and Rochdale is 47.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 40m.