Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

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Overview: trains from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 155
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey £34.25 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 57m
Train operators 7

Going from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

About to set off from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne

Ready to book tickets from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne typically run £34.25.

  • 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 5 months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:02 and the last departure is 23:52. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:09 and the last train leaves at 22:39. On average, a total of 57 trains make this journey each day.

Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 155 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 38 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Rochdale and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Newcastle upon Tyne.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochdale to Newcastle upon Tyne

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

The distance between Rochdale and Newcastle upon Tyne is 155 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.