6:171h12Manchester Airport (MIA)7:29Rochdale station (RCD)£41One-way0 changes
6:481h14Manchester Airport (MIA)8:02Rochdale station (RCD)£61One-way0 changes
6:171h12Manchester Airport (MIA)7:29Rochdale station (RCD)£41One-way0 changes
6:481h14Manchester Airport (MIA)8:02Rochdale station (RCD)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD)
The cheapest option from Manchester Airport to Rochdale is train, with an average price of £4. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Rochdale among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 28 km
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Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 6:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 7:29 Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h14 | 8:02 Rochdale station (RCD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD)
Typically, there are 11 trains per day from Manchester Airport to Rochdale, including direct trains, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Lowest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 17:48 |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rochdale station (RCD) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) 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 station (RCD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rochdale station (RCD)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rochdale station (RCD) trains use the Manchester Victoria to Rochdale station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rochdale station (RCD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Rochdale from Rochdale city centre
Rochdale train station facilities and services
Rochdale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rochdale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rochdale.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rochdale: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rochdale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochdale: 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.
