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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Rochdale (RCD)

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21

train journeys
per day

139

miles (224 kms)

4hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

05:45 / 00:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Rochdale (RCD)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Rochdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Rochdale is approximately 139 miles (224 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 9 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Rochdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Rochdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Royston to Rochdale Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:45
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    09:46
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    06:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    10:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    07:07
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:13
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    08:07
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    12:17
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    09:06
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:12
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    10:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    11:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    12:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    13:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    14:07
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    18:19
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    15:07
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    19:15
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    15:26
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    19:46
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    16:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    20:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    17:07
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    18:07
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    22:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    18:26
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    22:47
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    19:07
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    23:15
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    20:45
    9 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    06:09
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    21:07
    9 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    06:14
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale
  • Mon 6th May
    23:25
    9 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    08:33
    Royston
    Rochdale
    Royston to Rochdale

About Royston Station

Station name Royston (RYS)
Address Royston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:15 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rochdale Station

Station name Rochdale (RCD)
Address Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:10 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:10 - 20:00
Thursday 06:10 - 20:00
Friday 06:10 - 20:45
Saturday 06:10 - 20:45
Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Royston and Rochdale

The travel time between Royston and Rochdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Rochdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:45, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:38.

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Amenities on trains between Royston and Rochdale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Royston & Rochdale. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Rochdale.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Royston and Rochdale, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.