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Trains from Rochdale (RCD) to Chester (CTR)

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36

train journeys
per day

41

miles (66 kms)

1hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

00:20 / 00:05

first / last train

15

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Rochdale (RCD) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Rochdale and Chester , with 15 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rochdale to Chester is approximately 41 miles (66 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 55 mins.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Rochdale and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rochdale to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Rochdale to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:20
    6 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:51
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    07:11
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    08:09
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:51
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:47
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    09:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    1 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    1 hrs 13 mins Direct
    10:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:47
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    11:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    1 hrs 13 mins Direct
    12:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:47
    1 hrs 13 mins Direct
    13:00
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:52
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:48
    1 hrs 13 mins Direct
    14:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:13
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:47
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    15:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:52
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    1 hrs 13 mins Direct
    16:01
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:52
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Rochdale
    Chester
    Rochdale to Chester

About Rochdale Station

Station name Rochdale (RCD)
Address Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:10 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:10 - 20:00
Thursday 06:10 - 20:00
Friday 06:10 - 20:45
Saturday 06:10 - 20:45
Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rochdale and Chester

The travel time between Rochdale and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rochdale and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between Rochdale and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 15 direct services per day from Rochdale to Chester

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Rochdale and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Rochdale and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.