The average train between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea. 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 30 minutes between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea is 301.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Southend Victoria via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 20m.
