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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Rochdale takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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.

3h 51m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Oxford to Rochdale train times

Trains run hourly between Oxford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited13h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Rochdale, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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