The average train between Windermere and Rochdale takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 2 hours between Windermere and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Windermere to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Rochdale station via Wigan North Western station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Windermere to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
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The distance between Windermere and Rochdale is 97.9 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Rochdale via Oxenholme Lake District, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 59m.