The average train between Colchester and Rochdale takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is at least one train per day from Colchester 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 once daily between Colchester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Rochdale at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rochdale station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Colchester to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Colchester to Rochdale train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and Metrolink.
The distance between Colchester and Rochdale is 281.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Rochdale via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Victoria Rail Station, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 8m.
