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Touchstones Rochdale
Rochdale’s main museum explores local history, art and natural heritage inside a restored historic building in the town centre.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£24
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£24
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 38 m
Trains on 31 Aug
1
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Rochdale will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 1 trains from Sheffield to Rochdale, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Rochdale trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:11 Sheffield | 2h38 | 17:49 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sheffield to Rochdale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Discover the best of Rochdale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochdale trip today.
Rochdale’s main museum explores local history, art and natural heritage inside a restored historic building in the town centre.
A working heritage railway with exhibitions, restored carriages and station displays, popular for scenic steam journeys from Heywood.
A local heritage venue covering the co-operative movement and social history linked with nearby Toad Lane and Rochdale pioneers.
A dramatic reservoir and moorland landscape popular for walks, birdwatching and broad Pennine views not far from central Rochdale.
A landscaped town-centre square by the town hall, used for events and a practical stop for architecture, photos and people-watching.
A historic street associated with the co-operative movement, worth visiting for its heritage buildings and role in social history.
A black pudding linked to nearby Bury and eaten across Greater Manchester. This blood sausage is a classic breakfast and market staple in the Rochdale area.
A hearty beef and vegetable stew long associated with Lancashire mill towns. It is traditional comfort food in Rochdale and the wider historic county.
Crumbly cow’s milk cheese from Lancashire, often eaten with oatcakes or pies. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods.
Long-established Indian restaurant in Rochdale, popular for curries, grills and a relaxed dining room suited to groups and families.
Smart restaurant and bar in the town centre serving modern British and European dishes, cocktails and a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Traditional pub on Rochdale’s historic square, known for cask ales and classic British pub food in a characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Rochdale is usually cheaper than Manchester for hotels, meals and local transport, making it good value for day trips and short stays.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not expect tips, but spare change is appreciated.
Direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid rarely take much longer than one hour of travel time. Vueling provide the first flight of the day which departs Barcelona El-Prat at 7:00 a.m. For those wishing to catch a later flight, Iberia typically offer the last service on most days - a flight that takes off at 9:15 p.m. Whilst Vueling and Iberia remain the major providers for this route, Air Europa also offer a couple of direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid on certain days - usually one at midday and another in the evening.
Barcelona-El Prat airport is conveniently located just 12km from the city centre, with a plentiful supply of public transport services providing links between them. Whilst there is currently no Metro service that ventures across from the city to El-Prat airport, the number 46 TMB airport coach service offers a route that takes between thirty and forty minutes. The NitBus overnight coach service also caters for commuters who are catching evening flights and runs regularly between El-Prat and Barcelona city centre from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The RENFE train line is also a great way to get from the city to the airport, with services running every fifteen minutes and taking less than half an hour in travel time.
An embodiment of Spanish culture in every sense, Madrid is one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, boasting magnificent architectural and cultural sights that lure in multinational visitors from every corner of the world. Madrid-Barajas Airport houses four huge terminals - each of them well connected to public transport in order to provide easy access routes into the city centre. There is a 24-hour bus service, or jump on the metro or the light rail service, your journey into the centre of Madrid won't take you any longer than thirty minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

Most Sheffield to Rochdale trains use the Sheffield to Rochdale station pair, with some services arriving at Castleton. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Rochdale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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 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.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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 options are available at Rochdale.
Ticket office support is available at Rochdale.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochdale: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochdale: Bike Parking.
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.
Castleton is 3 km from Rochdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Castleton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castleton: Parking.
Available at Castleton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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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