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Paignton to Rochdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Rochdale takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. 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.

6h 51m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 21m
£114–191

Paignton to Rochdale train times

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 10:40 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 47m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited11h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited11h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited11h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 9m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Paignton to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

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 21m.

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