The average train between Paignton and Rochdale takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 6h 50m.
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 15m.