The average train between Nottingham and Rochdale takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 twice daily between Nottingham and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 47m • 2 changes

2h 49m • 2 changes

2h 46m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Nottingham to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Nottingham to Rochdale train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Rochdale is 99.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 50m.