The average train between Bristol and Rochdale takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 3 hours between Bristol and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Bristol to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bristol to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and Rochdale is 242.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.