The average train between Portsmouth and Rochdale takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rochdale station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Portsmouth to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rochdale train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rochdale is 321.7 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochdale via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 43m.