The average train between Rochdale and Bamford takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Bamford. 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 Rochdale and Bamford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Bamford at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Bamford. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Bamford station via Bamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Rochdale to Bamford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Bamford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bamford station.
Book your Rochdale to Bamford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rochdale and Bamford is 43.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamford hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 53 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route once daily.