The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Chorley
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Chorley will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rochdale for Chorley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.




Live departures
Rochdale to Chorley train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:51 Rochdale | 1h20 | 06:11 Chorley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Chorley
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Rochdale to Chorley trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Rochdale and Chorley from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Chorley
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 06:25 - 21:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access via short ramp or steps from station front into ticket office and onto Preston platform. Level access via side gate onto Preston platform when ticket office closed. Level access from station front via ramped underpass and side street through entrance onto Manchester platform. A stepped subway also connects the two 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
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses call on the A6 (Shepherd's Way) in the bus stop bays. Buses to Bolton stop on the nearside carriageway (adjacent to the station). Buses to Preston stop on the far side carriageway, which is accessed via the pedestrian crossing.
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