Train Exeter to Rochdale from £169 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Rochdale takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 27m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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£122–198

Exeter to Rochdale train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:27 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:27 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Rochdale.

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h.

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