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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Smithy Bridge
- Departure station
- Smithy Bridge station guide
- Address
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- Smithy Bridge Rd, Rochdale OL15 8ET
Operators serving Smithy Bridge
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Facilities at Smithy Bridge
- Waiting Area
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Smithy Bridge
- Hollingworth Lake
- Pennine Way
About your departure station
Opened in 1841 by the Manchester & Leeds Railway, Smithy Bridge served mill workers and quarrymen.
The station closed in 1960 but reopened in 1985 due to local demand.
Its stone waiting shelter reflects Lancashire’s railway heritage.
Today, it caters to hikers exploring the Pennines and Hollingworth Lake’s trails.
Northern Rail’s limited services underscore its role as a rural gateway amid Rochdale’s suburban fringe.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Smithy Bridge to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Smithy Bridge as your departure station and Forest Gate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Smithy Bridge and Forest Gate?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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