The average train between Scarborough and Rochdale takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Scarborough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Scarborough to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Scarborough and Rochdale is 136.2 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Rochdale via Leeds in around 2h 34m.