Rochdale to Loughborough train

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Compare coach and train for Rochdale to Loughborough

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £66.

Distance: 114 km

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£66

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£34

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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30m

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7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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Compare prices and tickets Rochdale to Loughborough by coach or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rochdale to Loughborough

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Trains from Rochdale to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:59, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 3h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Distance
114 km
Average train duration
2h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£66
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
3h 4m
First train
01:59
Last train
21:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34

FAQs: Rochdale to Loughborough train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Rochdale to Loughborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train journey from Rochdale to Loughborough covers a distance of 114 km and takes approximately 3h 4m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Rochdale to Loughborough is 114 km.
The first train from Rochdale to Loughborough leaves at 1:59.
The last train from Rochdale to Loughborough departs at 21:15.
Trains from Rochdale to Loughborough run approximately 4 times per day.
To get from Rochdale to Loughborough, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Rochdale to Loughborough.
The train station in Rochdale that goes to Loughborough is Rochdale station (RCD), and it arrives at Loughborough station (LBO).
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Loughborough is by coach, costing approximately £34.
Booking trains from Rochdale to Loughborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rochdale to Loughborough offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through the picturesque countryside of the Peak District and charming towns like Sheffield and Derby, making it a relatively scenic route.
A day trip from Rochdale to Loughborough is not feasible as the travel duration is 3h 4m. However, there are 3 trains per day covering the distance of 114 km.
A day or two is generally sufficient to explore Loughborough, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Great Central Railway and the Charnwood Museum.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Rochdale to Loughborough.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Loughborough

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The major train station for departures in Rochdale is Rochdale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochdale for your trip from Rochdale to Loughborough.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Hare Street
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
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  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Rochdale
  • 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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Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Castleton
  • 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

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