The average train between Guildford and Rochdale takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Rochdale station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Guildford to Rochdale train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Rochdale is 285.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Rochdale via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 15m.