The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Rochdale will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Nottingham to Rochdale you need to make at least one change.
C21610+
G00716+
C21595+
G8913816:173h18Nottingham station (NOT)19:35Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way3 changes
C21327+
G00888+
L8928216:532h56Nottingham station (NOT)19:49Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way2 changes
G89775 · G8910016:173h30Nottingham station (NOT)19:47Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way1 change
C21595+
G8913816:452h50Nottingham station (NOT)19:35Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way1 change
G89775 · G89253+
Y1483816:173h56Nottingham station (NOT)20:13Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way2 changes
C21804+
G891188:452h48Nottingham station (NOT)11:33Rochdale station (RCD)£671One-way1 change
C21595+
G8913816:452h50Nottingham station (NOT)19:35Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way1 change
C21327+
G00888+
L8928216:532h56Nottingham station (NOT)19:49Rochdale station (RCD)£361One-way2 changes
C21335+
G66721+
C326578:533h08Nottingham station (NOT)12:01Rochdale station (RCD)£671One-way2 changes
G08084+
G89092+
C043428:373h09Nottingham station (NOT)11:46Rochdale station (RCD)£671One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 100 km
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£35 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Rochdale trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21829+ G00738+ C21804+ G89118 | 8:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h17 | 11:33 Rochdale station (RCD) | 3 changes | |
G89729 · G89092 | 8:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h28 | 11:46 Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 change | |
C04342+ G08084+ G89092 | 8:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h09 | 11:46 Rochdale station (RCD) | 2 changes | |
C21804+ G89118 | 8:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h48 | 11:33 Rochdale station (RCD) | 1 change | |
C21335+ G66721+ C32657 | 8:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h08 | 12:01 Rochdale station (RCD) | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Rochdale by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Rochdale
Trains from Nottingham to Rochdale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 21:37 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Nottingham to Rochdale trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Nottingham and Rochdale from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Rochdale
Most Nottingham to Rochdale trains use the Nottingham to Rochdale station pair, with some services arriving at Castleton. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Rochdale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Rochdale leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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.
Which Rochdale station do trains from Nottingham 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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