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Manchester Airport to Rochdale train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester Airport to Rochdale? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £2.30, with average prices for this route around £2.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
17:10 Manchester Airport	18:32 Rochdale	1h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets
17:41 Manchester Airport	19:06 Rochdale	1h 25m, No direct	Find Tickets
17:56 Manchester Airport	19:32 Rochdale	1h 36m, No direct	Find Tickets
18:10 Manchester Airport	19:32 Rochdale	1h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets
18:45 Manchester Airport	20:06 Rochdale	1h 21m, No direct	Find Tickets
19:10 Manchester Airport	20:32 Paris	1h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester Airport to Rochdale train route details

First train

07:36

Last train

21:59

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Rochdale

Journey time

1h 7m

Distance

19 miles

Price

£2.30*

Train Operators

Northern, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Rochdale

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Airport to Rochdale during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Airport to Rochdale for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Airport to Rochdale, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Manchester Airport to Rochdale more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Airport to Rochdale train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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