The average train between Brighton and Rochdale takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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 every 30 minutes between Brighton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Rochdale station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Brighton to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Brighton to Rochdale train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Rochdale is 339.2 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Rochdale via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 44m.