The average train between Sheffield and Rochdale takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield 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 every 30 minutes between Sheffield and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Sheffield to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Rochdale is 52.5 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Rochdale via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 37m.
