Birmingham to Rochdale by train
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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Rochdale
Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham 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.
Travelling from Birmingham to Rochdale by train
Considering a train trip from Birmingham to Rochdale? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.
Cost of train tickets between Birmingham and Rochdale
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Rochdale start at US$75.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Birmingham to Rochdale is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Birmingham to Rochdale departure frequency and train timetable
With 54 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 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 05:57 and the last one is at 23:09. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:57, with the last one at 22:55.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Birmingham to Rochdale?
On this route spanning 127 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 11 minutes.
When do tickets go on sale between Birmingham and Rochdale?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Birmingham and Rochdale 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making the most of your trip to Rochdale
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Rochdale.
FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Rochdale
Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Rochdale? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Birmingham to Rochdale is 127 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is US$75.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The quickest journey is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
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- From Peterborough to Rochdale From US$86.00
- From Preston to Rochdale From US$11.00
- From Doncaster to Rochdale From US$42.00
- From Blackburn to Rochdale From US$16.00
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Other train journeys from Rochdale
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- From Rochdale to Wigan From US$3.00
- From Rochdale to Preston From US$13.50
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- From Rochdale to Peterborough From US$58.50
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