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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rochdale takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 11m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
4h 3m
£79–126

Edinburgh to Rochdale train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 3m.

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