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How to get fromRochdale to Bournemouthby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    6h 21m
    £35–214

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    9h 18m
    £20–89

  3. Drive 236 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Bournemouthcar236 mi
    4h 37m
    £58–83

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    4h 8m
    £77–187

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
    6h 31m
    £96–299

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNCL - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 2m
    £114–330

Rochdale to Bournemouth by train and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Bournemouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–200 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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