The average train between Whitby and Rochdale takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 Whitby and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Rochdale station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Whitby to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Todmorden station.
Book your Whitby to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Rochdale is 139.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Rochdale via Middlesbrough and Todmorden in around 5h 8m.