The average train between Rochdale and Kent takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kent at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Kent. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Kent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Rochdale to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Rochdale to Kent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Kent is 327.4 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Lenham via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 32m.