The average train between Rochdale and Edinburgh takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rochdale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Rochdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Rochdale and Edinburgh is 268 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Edinburgh Waverley via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 4h 49m.