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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Rochdale will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow for Rochdale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
10:363h53Glasgow14:29Rochdale£721One-way0 changes- 8:383h51Glasgow12:29Rochdale£831One-way0 changes
- 8:383h51Glasgow12:29Rochdale£831One-way0 changes
- 10:363h53Glasgow14:29Rochdale£721One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 284 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£51 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Rochdale trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:38 Glasgow | 3h51 | 14:29 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 8:38 Glasgow | 3h51 | 12:29 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Rochdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Rochdale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 284 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 284 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 20:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express from Glasgow to Rochdale trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow and Rochdale from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Rochdale
Most Glasgow to Rochdale trains use the Glasgow Central to Rochdale station pair, with some services arriving at Castleton. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Rochdale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Which Rochdale station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Rochdale from Rochdale city centre
Rochdale train station facilities and services
Rochdale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rochdale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rochdale.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rochdale: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rochdale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochdale: 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.
Getting to Castleton from Rochdale city centre
Castleton is 3 km from Rochdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Castleton train station facilities and services
Castleton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castleton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Castleton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castleton: 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.
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