The average train between Rochdale and Penrith takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Penrith. 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 Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Penrith station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Rochdale to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Rochdale to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rochdale and Penrith is 123 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Penrith North Lakes via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 2h 43m.