The average train between Inverness and Rochdale takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Rochdale station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Inverness to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Inverness to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Rochdale is 448.6 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Rochdale via Haymarket, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 8h 13m.