The average train between Chesterfield and Rochdale takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Chesterfield 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 twice daily between Chesterfield and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 9m • 2 changes

2h 9m • 2 changes

2h 9m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Chesterfield to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chesterfield to Rochdale train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chesterfield and Rochdale is 63.8 km. The road distance is 105 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 1h 13m.