The average train between Cardiff and Rochdale takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cardiff to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cardiff to Rochdale train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Rochdale is 247.6 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.