The average train between Middlesbrough and Rochdale takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Rochdale station via Todmorden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Todmorden station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Rochdale is 122.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Todmorden every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m.