League Two · Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Crown Oil Arena away day guide
Home of Rochdale, capacity 10,249. How to get there, where to stay and where to meet before kick-off.
By train
The nearest station is Rochdale, about a 34-minute walk to the ground.
Evening kick-off? Check the last train home before you book anything.
Flying in
- Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Finding the ground
Sandy Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Pubs near the ground
- The Ratcliffe Bars
- Cemetery Hotel
- The Healey
- Black Dog
- The Baum
- The Roebuck
- Medicine Tap
- The Pint Pot
- Courtyard Rochdale
- Bar 5
Near Rochdale station
Pubs by the ground are often home fans only on matchdays. Away fans usually gather near the station or in the town centre.
Where to stay
Quick answers
What is the nearest train station to Crown Oil Arena?
Rochdale (RCD) is the nearest National Rail station to Crown Oil Arena, about 1.3 miles away: roughly a 34-minute walk.
Which pubs are near Crown Oil Arena?
Pubs within a short walk include The Ratcliffe Bars, Cemetery Hotel, The Healey and Black Dog. Pubs close to grounds are often home fans only on matchdays, so away fans usually meet near the station or in the town centre. Check before you go.
Where do away fans drink near Rochdale station?
Pubs a few minutes from Rochdale station include Eagle Hotel, Cask and Feather, Flying Horse Hotel and Courtyard Rochdale. It's a common meeting point before the walk to Crown Oil Arena.
Where can I stay near Crown Oil Arena?
Hotels within walking distance include Brownhill Hotel (20 min walk) and Broadfield Park Hotel (23 min walk).
What is the nearest airport to Crown Oil Arena?
Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 19 miles from the ground.
Nearby grounds
Stations and places come from OpenStreetMap; walking times are estimates. Always check travel times before you go.