The average train between Glasgow and Rochdale takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Glasgow to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Glasgow to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Glasgow and Rochdale is 284 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 59m.