The average train between Rochdale and Cheltenham takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Rochdale to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Rochdale to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Cheltenham is 191.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m.