The average train between Stirling and Rochdale takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Stirling 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 4 hours between Stirling and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Rochdale station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Stirling to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Stirling to Rochdale train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stirling and Rochdale is 300.6 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Rochdale via Haymarket, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 39m.