The average train between Retford and Rochdale takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 Retford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford 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 Retford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Retford to Rochdale train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Doncaster station.
Retford to Rochdale train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Retford to Rochdale train tickets online with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Retford and Rochdale is 86.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Rochdale via Doncaster and Leeds in around 2h 12m.