The average train between St Helens and Rochdale takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. 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 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
St Helens to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your St Helens to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Rochdale is 42.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 40m.