The average train between Stirling and Rochdale takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Stirling and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 5m. 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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
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 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Rochdale is 300.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Rochdale via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 15m.