The average train between Kilmarnock and Rochdale takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 hourly between Kilmarnock and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Kilmarnock to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Rochdale is 268.1 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Rochdale via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 20m.