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Rotherham to Southport trains

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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.

3h 20m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
3h 46m
£26–55

Rotherham to Southport train times

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 and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 85.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southport via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 46m.

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