Inverness to Rochdale Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Rochdale takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

9h 14m
Duration: 413 mi
Distance: £164
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
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8h 35m

£119–240

Inverness to Rochdale train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Inverness and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:42 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

3:21 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes
6:52 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Rochdale via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 8h 35m.

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