The average train between Barnstaple and Rochdale takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Rochdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Barnstaple and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Rochdale station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Barnstaple to Rochdale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rochdale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Barnstaple to Rochdale train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rochdale is 310.3 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rochdale via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Victoria Rail Station, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 42m.
