The average train between Rochdale and Whitley Bay takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Whitley Bay. 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 hourly between Rochdale and Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Rochdale to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rochdale and Whitley Bay is 164.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Whitley Bay via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 37m.