The average train between Rochdale and Edale takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Edale. 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 Rochdale and Edale. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Edale at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Edale. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Edale station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Rochdale to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edale station.
Book your Rochdale to Edale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rochdale and Edale is 35.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Edale via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 24m.