The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Rochdale takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




4h 39m • 4 changes




4h 10m • 4 changes




4h 14m • 4 changes




4h 5m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Rochdale station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Southend-on-Sea to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Rochdale train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Rochdale is 301.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Rochdale via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 19m.