The average train between Poynton and Rochdale takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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 Poynton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Poynton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poynton station.
Poynton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.
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The distance between Poynton and Rochdale is 30 km. The road distance is 35 km.
There is no direct connection from Poynton to Rochdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Rochdale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poynton to Rochdale Town Centre via Manchester Piccadilly and St Peter's Square in around 1h 46m.