The average train between Rochdale and Birmingham New Street Station takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Birmingham New Street Station. 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 New Street Station. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham New Street Station at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Birmingham New Street Station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Birmingham New Street Station station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Rochdale to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Rochdale to Birmingham New Street Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Birmingham New Street Station is 128 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.