The average train between Sheffield and Rochdale takes 1h 51m 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 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 51m. 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 51m.
Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.