The average train between Rochdale and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 30 minutes between Rochdale and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 30m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Stoke-on-Trent is 68.2 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 15m.