The average train between Hartlepool and Rochdale takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Hartlepool to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Hartlepool to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Rochdale is 133.7 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Rochdale via Middlesbrough and Leeds in around 3h 54m.