The average train between Rotherham and Southport takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Southport. 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 Rotherham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Interchange/C4 and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Rotherham to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Rotherham to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Southport is 111.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Southport via Sheffield Interchange/C4, Sheffield, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 46m.