Rochdale to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Exeter takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 44m

£101–174

Rochdale to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:45 AM
9h 35m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:45 AM
9h 35m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:09 AM → 12:54 PM
13h 44m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 3:46 PM
5h • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 4:46 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:43 AM
10h 20m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:10 AM → 10:43 AM
10h 33m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:10 AM → 10:43 AM
10h 33m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Exeter? 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.

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Exeter St Davids via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 44m.

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