The average train between Southampton and Rochdale takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Rochdale. 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 Southampton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Southampton to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southampton to Rochdale train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Rochdale is 306 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m.