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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Congleton to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Rochdale will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Congleton for Rochdale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Congleton to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 51 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Congleton to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Rochdale trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:39 Congleton | 1h54 | 07:33 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:09 Congleton | 1h40 | 08:49 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:09 Congleton | 3h24 | 13:33 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Congleton to Rochdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Congleton to Rochdale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Congleton to Rochdale trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Congleton and Rochdale from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Congleton to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Congleton to Rochdale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Congleton and Rochdale
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Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach road.
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, From Manchester Road down 41 steps to Manchester platform or 42 steps to the Rochdale platform. From the station approach roads, there is level access onto both platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Along Manchester Road, but not nearby the station, for buses to Manchester, Middleton or Rochdale. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Manchester Road above the railway station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingDiningAccessibility
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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