The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Norwich
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Norwich will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochdale for Norwich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 2 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, coach and flight for Rochdale to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £547.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £547 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rochdale to Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Norwich trains for today, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:12 Rochdale | 5h00 | 13:12 Norwich | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:10 Rochdale | 5h02 | 14:12 Norwich | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:10 Rochdale | 5h02 | 15:12 Norwich | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Norwich
Trains from Rochdale to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 17:50 |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Rochdale to Norwich trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Rochdale and Norwich from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rochdale to Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Norwich
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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