The average train between Gloucester and Rochdale takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



9h 6m • 3 changesArrives next day



9h 17m • 3 changes


3h 7m • 3 changes


3h 27m • 3 changes


3h 22m • 3 changes


3h 22m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Rochdale station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Gloucester to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gloucester to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Rochdale is 194.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 23m.