Rochdale to Huddersfield by train

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Overview: trains from Rochdale to Huddersfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochdale to Huddersfield, 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 00:18 View journey
Last train 22:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 48m View journey
Distance (km) 25
Trains / day 85 View all
Cheapest journey £14.92 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 7m
Train operators 5

Travelling by train from Rochdale to Huddersfield

Ready to travel from Rochdale to Huddersfield by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Rochdale and Huddersfield

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £14.92, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Rochdale to Huddersfield

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:18 and the last departure is 19:47. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:18 and the last train leaves at 22:22. On average, a total of 85 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Rochdale to Huddersfield

The quickest time by train is 48 minutes, travelling a total distance of 25 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Rochdale and Huddersfield

Tickets for travel between Rochdale and Huddersfield can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Rochdale to Huddersfield by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Huddersfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochdale to Huddersfield

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

The train journey between Rochdale and Huddersfield covers 25 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.