The average train between Middlesbrough and Rochdale takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochdale station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Rochdale train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Rochdale is 122.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Rochdale via Leeds in around 2h 43m.