Rochdale to Edinburgh Trains

Rochdale to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Edinburgh takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Edinburgh. 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 44m
Duration: 267 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Rochdale to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

6:34 PM → 11:07 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
11:34 PM → 9:10 AM
Arrives next day
9h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

6:50 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:50 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

6:50 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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