The average train between Rochdale and Bristol takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Bristol. 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 every 3 hours between Rochdale and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Rochdale to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Rochdale to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Rochdale and Bristol is 242.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.