Rochdale to Watford Trains

Rochdale to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Watford takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Watford. 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 30m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...

3h 16m

£56–110

Rochdale to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:45 AM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:45 AM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:45 AM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Watford? 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.

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Watford Junction via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 16m.

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