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Gloucester to Rochdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Rochdale takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 8m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 30m
£54–99

Gloucester to Rochdale train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 30m.

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