The average train between Reading and Rochdale takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Reading to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Rochdale is 253.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.