The average train between Newport and Rochdale takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Newport to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newport to Rochdale train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newport and Rochdale is 232.8 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 4m.