The average train between Walsall and Rochdale takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Walsall 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 Walsall and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Walsall to Rochdale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Rochdale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Walsall to Rochdale train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Walsall and Rochdale is 115.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.