The average train between Grimsby and Rochdale takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Rochdale station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Grimsby to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Grimsby to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Grimsby and Rochdale is 137.4 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Rochdale via Doncaster and Leeds in around 3h 2m.