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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Rochdale will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 4 trains that leave Durham for Rochdale every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Durham to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 134 km
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£39 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Rochdale trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 14:01 Durham | 2h45 | 16:46 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:01 Durham | 3h14 | 18:15 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 07:09 Durham | 3h11 | 10:20 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:15 Durham | 3h10 | 10:25 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Rochdale
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Trains from Durham to Rochdale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 21:14 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Durham to Rochdale trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Durham and Rochdale from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Rochdale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Rochdale
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, From Manchester Road down 41 steps to Manchester platform or 42 steps to the Rochdale platform. From the station approach roads, there is level access onto both platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Along Manchester Road, but not nearby the station, for buses to Manchester, Middleton or Rochdale. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Manchester Road above the railway station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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