The average train between St Helens and Rochdale takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from St Helens 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 St Helens and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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42 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from St Helens to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
St Helens to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your St Helens to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Rochdale is 42.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Rochdale via Manchester Victoria in around 48 min.