Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Lancaster to Rochdale

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
23Today5 Nov67891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Lancaster to Rochdale

Trains to Rochdale from Lancaster

It takes an average of 2h 54m to travel from Lancaster to Rochdale by train, over a distance of around 40 miles (65 km). There are normally 106 trains per day travelling from Lancaster to Rochdale and tickets for this journey start from £33.50 when you book in advance.

First train

04:13

Last train

23:26

Departure stationLancaster
Arrival stationRochdale
Journey time

From 1h 19m

Distance

40 miles (65 km)

Frequency

106 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £33.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from Lancaster to Rochdale?

Check out the next trains departing from Lancaster to Rochdale for Tuesday 10th November 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
12:5014:291h 39m, 1 change
12:5714:331h 36m, 1 change
12:5715:092h 12m, 2 changes
13:2715:021h 35m, 1 change
13:4915:291h 40m, 1 change
14:0015:331h 33m, 1 change
14:0016:092h 9m, 2 changes
14:2816:021h 34m, 1 change
14:5216:291h 37m, 1 change
14:5816:331h 35m, 1 change

Travelling from Lancaster to Rochdale by train

If you're planning to travel from Lancaster to Rochdale, we're here to help!

On average, the train journey from Lancaster to Rochdale takes around 2 hours 54 minutes. There are normally 106 trains per day travelling from Lancaster to Rochdale.

You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Rochdale, as there are no direct trains.

Trains on this route are operated by Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.

Ticket prices start from £33.50 on this route. Save money on your train tickets by booking in advance.

Use our Journey Planner to compare ticket prices and find the cheapest fares.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Lancaster to Rochdale?

Want to know more about your journey from Lancaster to Rochdale? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Lancaster to Rochdale?

You can travel from Lancaster to Rochdale by train in about 2 hours and 54 minutes. With around 106 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Rochdale?

On average, the train journey from Lancaster to Rochdale takes around 2 hours and 54 minutes, with 106 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

How much is the train from Lancaster to Rochdale?

Train tickets from Lancaster to Rochdale start from as little as £33.50, depending on the time of booking, class of service and type of train. Booking in advance often results in cheaper prices.

What is the fastest train from Lancaster to Rochdale?

The fastest trains from Lancaster to Rochdale can cover the distance of 40 miles (65 km) in as little as 1 hour and 19 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Rochdale?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Lancaster to Rochdale start at £33.50§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Lancaster to Rochdale is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link