The average train between Paignton and Rochdale takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 5 times a day between Paignton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 19m • 4 changes



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5h 34m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Rochdale? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Paignton to Rochdale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Rochdale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Paignton to Rochdale train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Rochdale is 366.8 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Rochdale via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 13m.