The average train between Chelmsford and Rochdale takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rochdale station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Chelmsford to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chelmsford to Rochdale train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rochdale is 274 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rochdale via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 52m.
