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Rochdale to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Margate takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 56m
£109–194

Rochdale to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern12h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern9h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 48m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Margate via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m.

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