Bradford to Rochdale by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Rochdale

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford 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 05:31 View journey
Last train 23:03 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 39m View journey
Distance (km) 33
Trains / day 67 View all
Cheapest journey €11.39 View journey
Avg journey time 46m
Train operators 2

Going from Bradford to Rochdale by train

About to set off from Bradford to Rochdale 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 Bradford to Rochdale

Ready to book tickets from Bradford to Rochdale? 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 Bradford and Rochdale typically run €11.39.

  • 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 4 and a half months in advance.

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Bradford to Rochdale departure timetable

On this route, 67 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bradford at 05:31 and the last leaving at 23:03 during the week.

For weekend travel to Rochdale, the earliest departure is at 05:58 and the last one is at 23:03. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time from Bradford to Rochdale

The quickest time by train is 39 minutes, travelling a total distance of 33 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Bradford and Rochdale?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half 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 your Bradford to Rochdale travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Rochdale.

FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Rochdale

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

The total distance from Bradford to Rochdale is 33 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.