The average train between Rugby and Rochdale takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Rochdale. 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 Rugby and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Rugby to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Rugby to Rochdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rugby and Rochdale is 150.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m.