The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Rochdale will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 115 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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
Wolverhampton to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:53 Wolverhampton | 2h40 | 07:33 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:19 Wolverhampton | 2h10 | 19:29 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Rochdale
Trains from Wolverhampton to Rochdale run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:43 |
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Rochdale
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
- 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
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