The average train between Rochdale and St Ives takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to St Ives. 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 every 2 hours between Rochdale and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into St Ives at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to St Ives? 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 St Ives. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Rochdale to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Rochdale to St Ives train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and St Ives is 441.6 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to St Ives (Cornwall) via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 9h 40m.