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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Watford takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 41m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 18m
£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 11:20 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rochdale to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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 18m.

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