The average train between Carlisle and Rochdale takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Carlisle to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Carlisle to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Rochdale is 150.9 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 46m.
