The average train between Rochdale and Poole takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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 every 2 hours between Rochdale and Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 18m. 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 Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 Bournemouth station.
Book your Rochdale to Poole train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Poole is 323 km. The road distance is 437 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m.