The average train between Milton Keynes and Rochdale takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Milton Keynes to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Rochdale is 198.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.