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Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Rochdale to Southport. Traveling by train from Rochdale to Southport usually takes one hour and 46 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail train can make the trip in one hour and 40 minutes.
Distance | 35 mi (56 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 40m |
Lowest price | $20.24 |
Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Rochdale to Southport?
Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Rochdale to Southport. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Rail | 8 | 1h 47m | $20.37 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Rochdale to Southport tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Rochdale at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southport to Rochdale.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rochdale?
Main departure station: Castleton (Manchester) Station
There is one train station in Rochdale.
All train stations in Rochdale:
Castleton (Manchester) Station
Where is the train station in Southport?
Main arrival station: Meols Cop Station
Southport has one train station.
All train stations in Southport:
Meols Cop Station
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