The average train between Dumfries and Rochdale takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Rochdale station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Dumfries to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Dumfries to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Rochdale is 187 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Rochdale via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 48m.