The average train between East Kilbride and Rochdale takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
East Kilbride to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
East Kilbride to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your East Kilbride to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Kilbride and Rochdale is 271.7 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Rochdale via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 2m.