The average train between Ipswich and Rochdale takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Rochdale station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Ipswich to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Ipswich to Rochdale train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ipswich and Rochdale is 281.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Rochdale via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 54m.