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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Runcorn takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rochdale to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Rochdale to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Rochdale and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains1h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Runcorn via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 42m.

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