The average train between Carnforth and Rochdale takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Rochdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Carnforth and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Rochdale station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Carnforth to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Carnforth to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Carnforth and Rochdale is 69.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Rochdale via Bolton in around 2h 1m.