The average train between Rochdale and Bournemouth takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Bournemouth. 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 every 2 hours between Rochdale and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Rochdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rochdale to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Rochdale and Bournemouth is 322.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 50m.