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The average train between Rochdale and Whitehaven takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 39m
£52–101

Rochdale to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rochdale and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited17h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Whitehaven? 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.

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  • Distance: 171.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Whitehaven via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 4h 39m.

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