The average train between Preston and Rochdale takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Rochdale station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Preston to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Preston to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Rochdale is 39.6 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Rochdale via Salford Crescent in around 1h 27m.
