Rochdale to Milton Keynes by train

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Overview: trains from Rochdale to Milton Keynes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochdale to Milton Keynes, 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 00:09 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 198
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey £25.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 33m
Train operators 5

Rochdale to Milton Keynes by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Rochdale to Milton Keynes? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 198 kilometres.

Train cost from Rochdale to Milton Keynes

Ready to book tickets from Rochdale to Milton Keynes? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Rochdale and Milton Keynes typically run £25.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 2 months in advance.

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Rochdale to Milton Keynes departure timetable

On this route, 36 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Rochdale at 05:53 and the last leaving at 20:14 during the week.

For weekend travel to Milton Keynes, the earliest departure is at 00:09 and the last one is at 23:50. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Rochdale to Milton Keynes distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 198 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Booking Rochdale to Milton Keynes trains in advance

Booking your Rochdale to Milton Keynes tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 2 months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Milton Keynes

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Milton Keynes.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochdale to Milton Keynes

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

The total journey from Rochdale to Milton Keynes is 198 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.