The average train between Swansea and Rochdale takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 4 times a day between Swansea and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Swansea to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Swansea to Rochdale train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Metrolink.
The distance between Swansea and Rochdale is 252.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m.