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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Formby takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rochdale to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Formby? 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.

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 4m.

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