Rochdale to Cardiff Trains

Rochdale to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Cardiff takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 25m

£59–104

Rochdale to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:47 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 40m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:47 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 40m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:47 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:49 AM
9h 39m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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