The average train between Rochdale and Horwich takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Horwich. 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 Horwich. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Horwich at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Horwich station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Rochdale to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackrod station.
Book your Rochdale to Horwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rochdale and Horwich is 26.1 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Blackrod via Salford Crescent in around 1h 21m.