The average train between Birmingham and Rochdale takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Birmingham to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Birmingham to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Rochdale is 127.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.