The average train between Lincoln and Rochdale takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 3 hours between Lincoln and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Lincoln to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Lincoln to Rochdale train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Lincoln and Rochdale is 115.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Rochdale via Newark North Gate and Leeds in around 3h 10m.