Blackburn to Rochdale by train

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Overview: trains from Blackburn to Rochdale

Find the key information for travelling by train from Blackburn to Rochdale, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:15 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 49m View journey
Distance (km) 26
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey £12.09 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 2m
Train operators 2

Explore Blackburn to Rochdale by train

Thinking about travelling from Blackburn to Rochdale by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Blackburn and Rochdale: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Blackburn to Rochdale:

  • Cheapest tickets: £12.09

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Blackburn to Rochdale departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:15 and the last one is at 23:25. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:14, with the last one at 23:00.

Average train travel time from Blackburn to Rochdale

The quickest time by train is 49 minutes, travelling a total distance of 26 kilometres.

Booking Blackburn to Rochdale trains in advance

Booking your Blackburn to Rochdale tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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More information on train travel from Blackburn to Rochdale

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Rochdale city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Blackburn to Rochdale

Want to know more about your journey from Blackburn to Rochdale? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Blackburn and Rochdale is 26 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.