The average train between Congleton and Rochdale takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. 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 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 55m.
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 Town Centre station.
The distance between Congleton and Rochdale is 50.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
There is no direct connection from Congleton to Rochdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to St Peter's Square, then take the vehicle to Rochdale Town Centre.