The average train between Rochdale and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Rochdale to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Rochdale to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Birmingham NEC is 132.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.