The average train between Gloucester and Rochdale takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. 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 twice daily between Gloucester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 2:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 6h 10m.
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.