There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Rochdale by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
1h 29m£15–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Wakefield to Rochdale31.5 mi
58 min£5Line 268 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
- Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 43m£11–21Drive 31.8 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Rochdalecar 31.8 mi
45 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Rochdaletaxi 31.8 mi
45 min£140–170
Wakefield to Rochdale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Rochdale is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Rochdale is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Rochdale via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Wakefield and Rochdale is 49 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Wakefield to Rochdale, including transfers.
Wakefield to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Wakefield to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Rochdale is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Wakefield to Rochdale.
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What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Rochdale, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Rochdale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Rochdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Wakefield to Rochdale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
Ace Taxis Wakefield
- Phone
- +44 1924 299 999
- Website
- acetaxis.biz
Wakenfield & Abbey Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 380000
- Website
- wakefieldcars.com
Wakenfield Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 1924950701
- Website
- allwakefieldstaxi.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wakefield and Rochdale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.