The average train between Wilmslow and Rochdale takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wilmslow 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 every 30 minutes between Wilmslow and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmslow is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wilmslow to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Wilmslow to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wilmslow station.
Wilmslow to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Wilmslow to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wilmslow and Rochdale is 32.6 km. The road distance is 37 km.
There is no direct connection from Wilmslow to Rochdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Rochdale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wilmslow to Rochdale Town Centre via Manchester Piccadilly and St Peter's Square in around 1h 51m.
