Inverness to Rochdale Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Rochdale takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 57m
Duration: 413 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain

7h 59m

£139–240

Inverness to Rochdale train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:25 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:40 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:40 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:40 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:40 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:40 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
15h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:36 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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