The average train between Rochdale and Plymouth takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Plymouth. 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 Rochdale and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Rochdale to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Rochdale to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Plymouth is 385.7 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Plymouth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 56m.