The average train between Congleton and Rochdale takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 hourly between Congleton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Congleton to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Congleton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Congleton to Rochdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Congleton and Rochdale is 50.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Rochdale via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 25m.