The average train between Rochdale and Gloucester takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Gloucester. 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 3 times a day between Rochdale and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 59m • 3 changes


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3h 42m • 3 changesArrives next day



9h 13m • 3 changes


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4h 11m • 3 changesArrives next day



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4h 11m • 3 changesArrives next day



9h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Gloucester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Gloucester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Rochdale to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Rochdale to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Gloucester is 194.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Gloucester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m.