The average train between Dundee and Rochdale takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee 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 4 hours between Dundee and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Rochdale station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Dundee to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Dundee to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Rochdale is 321.3 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Rochdale via Haymarket, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 17m.