It takes an average of 10h 54m to travel from Inverness to Rochdale by train, over a distance of around 279 miles (449 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Inverness to Rochdale and tickets for this journey start from £58.30 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:38 | |
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Last train | 20:32 | |
Departure station | Inverness | |
Arrival station | Rochdale | |
Journey time | From 7h 17m | |
Distance | 279 miles (449 km) | |
Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £58.30 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Thinking about taking the train from Inverness to Rochdale? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 54 minutes to travel the 279 miles (449 km) from Inverness to Rochdale by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 17 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Rochdale. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Inverness to Rochdale in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £58.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Inverness and Rochdale is 10 hours and 54 minutes, with around 6 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Inverness to Rochdale is 7 hours and 17 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Inverness to Rochdale can start from as little as £58.30 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Inverness to Rochdale. Travelling from Inverness to Rochdale by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Inverness to Rochdale leaves at 05:38. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Inverness to Rochdale leaves at 20:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Inverness to Rochdale cover a distance of around 279 miles (449 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Rochdale to Inverness.
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