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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Rochdale takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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.

1h 45m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to Rochdale train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 39m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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.

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 39m.

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