The average train between Rochdale and Portsmouth takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Rochdale to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rochdale to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Portsmouth is 321.7 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Portsmouth & Southsea via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 41m.