The average train between Inverness and Rochdale takes 9h 47m 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.
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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 31m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Rochdale station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
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 Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Rochdale is 448.6 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Rochdale via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 59m.