The average train between Rochdale and Poole takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Poole. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Poole station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Rochdale to Poole train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Poole train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Rochdale to Poole train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Poole is 323 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Poole via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 30m.