The average train between Edinburgh and Rochdale takes 4h 10m 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.
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 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Edinburgh to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Edinburgh to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rochdale is 268 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 1m.