The average train between Rochdale and Aberystwyth takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Aberystwyth. 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 twice daily between Rochdale and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Rochdale to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Rochdale to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Rochdale and Aberystwyth is 185.7 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Aberystwyth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 15m.
