The average train between London and Rochdale takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 30 minutes between London and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
London to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your London to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Rochdale is 271.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.