Travelling from Rochdale to Bolton by train

Fast trains from Rochdale to Bolton take around 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 18 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Rochdale and Bolton.

1. Are there direct trains from Rochdale to Bolton?

Journeys between Rochdale and Bolton usually involve one change of train. We have found some direct departures on this route but these are less frequent than routes requiring a change.

We usually find around 34 departures on the route from Rochdale to Bolton every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 40 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Rochdale to Bolton?

The Rochdale to Bolton train travel time is normally about 38 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Rochdale to Bolton train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest train to Bolton is usually scheduled to depart Rochdale around 07:09 and the last train is around 21:39. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Rochdale around 06:17, and the last at 21:12.