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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Sunderland takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rochdale to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rochdale to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 3h 48m.

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