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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for Dec 22
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
127 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Birmingham will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Rochdale for Birmingham on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
04:51AM2h42
Rochdale07:33AMBirmingham
$441One-way
0 transfers
07:22AM2h34
Rochdale09:56AMBirmingham
$851One-way
0 transfers
08:14AM2h20
Rochdale10:34AMBirmingham
$891One-way
0 transfers
08:14AM2h20
Rochdale10:34AMBirmingham
$891One-way
0 transfers
07:22AM2h34
Rochdale09:56AMBirmingham
$851One-way
0 transfers
04:51AM2h42
Rochdale07:33AMBirmingham
$441One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rochdale to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€49 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rochdale to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Birmingham trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 1:04 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G90654+ L36842+C72687 | Delayed 1:21 PM 1:17 PMRochdale station (RCD) | 2h16 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| Y24395+C72693 | On time 1:45 PM Rochdale station (RCD) | 2h48 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
| 4:51 AM Rochdale | 2h42 | 7:33 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:22 AM Rochdale | 2h34 | 9:56 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:14 AM Rochdale | 2h20 | 10:34 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rochdale to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 23:22 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Train companies: CrossCountry from Rochdale to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Rochdale and Birmingham from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€23)
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Rochdale to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Rochdale to Birmingham is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 19m. However, there are 2 trains available per day for this journey.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
The distance by train from Rochdale to Birmingham is 78 miles (127 km).
The first train from Rochdale to Birmingham leaves at 5:22 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Rochdale to Birmingham.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
The last train from Rochdale to Birmingham leaves at 11:22 PM.
The train journey from Rochdale to Birmingham offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Pennines, showcasing rolling hills and countryside, before transitioning into more urban landscapes as it approaches Birmingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Rochdale to Birmingham.
There is no direct train service currently available from Rochdale to Birmingham.
Train ticket prices from Rochdale to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $29 (€23), while the average price is around $61 (€49).
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Birmingham is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€5).
The train from Rochdale to Birmingham takes 2h 19m and runs 2 per day.
The train station in Rochdale that goes to Birmingham is Rochdale station (RCD), which connects to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rochdale to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rochdale to Birmingham
Rochdale
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Rochdale is Rochdale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochdale for your trip from Rochdale to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Hare Street
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Rochdale
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Castleton
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Rochdale.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
Parking
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Birmingham Snow Hill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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