The average train between Rochdale and Glasgow takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. 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 Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Glasgow station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Rochdale to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Rochdale to Glasgow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rochdale and Glasgow is 284 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Glasgow Central via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 4h 6m.