The average train between Rochdale and Luton takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Luton. 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 4 times a day between Rochdale and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Luton at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 25m • 3 changesArrives next day



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3h 25m • 3 changesArrives next day



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3h 25m • 3 changesArrives next day



8h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Luton? 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 Luton. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Luton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Rochdale to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Rochdale to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Luton is 225.9 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Luton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 42m.