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How to get fromSouthampton to Rochdaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 48m
    £129–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 20m
    £46–104

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 9m
    £91–129

  4. Drive 228.3 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Rochdalecar car 228.3 mi
    4h 18m
    £56–81

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain train
    3h 30m
    £80–179

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain train
    4h 53m
    £86–305

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain train
    5h 53m
    £134–316

Southampton to Rochdale by train and tram

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Rochdale, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Rochdale Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 20m.

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