The average train between Hereford and Rochdale takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Hereford to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hereford to Rochdale train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hereford and Rochdale is 177.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m.