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Southport - Rochdale Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

7 trains operate daily from Southport to Rochdale. The train trip from Southport to Rochdale is usually about one hour and 49 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Northern Rail train can get you there in as little as one hour and 48 minutes.

Distance35 mi (56 km)
Fastest train1h 48m
Lowest price$20.51
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Southport to Rochdale?

Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Southport to Rochdale. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Northern Rail71h 49m$20.66
  • 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

The distance between Southport and Rochdale is approximately 35 miles, or 56 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 48 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Southport to Rochdale. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Southport at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 7 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 Rochdale to Southport.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Southport?

Main departure station: Meols Cop Station

There is one train station in Southport.

All train stations in Southport:

  • Meols Cop Station

Where is the train station in Rochdale?

Main arrival station: Castleton (Manchester) Station

Rochdale has one train station.

All train stations in Rochdale:

  • Castleton (Manchester) Station

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