The average train between Rochdale and Bournemouth takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Rochdale and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 3m • 2 changes

5h 26m • 2 changes

5h 28m • 2 changes

5h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 7h 10m.
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 £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m.