Rochdale to Carlisle Trains

Rochdale to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Carlisle takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

2h 46m

£46–85

Rochdale to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 43m • 1 change

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