The average train between Worcester and Rochdale takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Worcester 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 5 times a day between Worcester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Rochdale station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Worcester to Rochdale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Rochdale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Worcester to Rochdale train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Worcester and Rochdale is 158.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 10m.