First train | 18:38 | |
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Last train | 18:38 | |
Departure station | Swindon (Wilts) | |
Arrival station | Rochdale | |
Journey time | From 10h 39m | |
Distance | 142 miles (229 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
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The train from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale usually takes 11 hours 17 minutes on average to travel 142 miles (229 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 10 hours 39 minutes. You can expect to find 0 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Rochdale, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express, as these are the main train operators on this route.
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The fastest journey time by train from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale is 10 hours and 39 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale. Travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale leaves at 18:38. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale leaves at 18:38. 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 Swindon (Wilts) to Rochdale cover a distance of around 142 miles (229 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Rochdale to Swindon (Wilts).
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