The average train between Perth and Rochdale takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Perth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Rochdale station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Perth to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Perth to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Rochdale is 319.4 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Rochdale via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 50m.