The average train between Southport and Rotherham takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Rotherham. 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 Southport and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southport to Rotherham? 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 Southport to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Rotherham station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Southport to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Southport to Rotherham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Rotherham is 111.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 57m.