The average train between Rochdale and Worcester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Worcester. 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 Worcester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Worcester at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Worcester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Rochdale to Worcester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Worcester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.
Book your Rochdale to Worcester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Worcester is 158.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Worcester Foregate Street via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m.