The average train between Barnstaple and Rotherham takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Rotherham station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Barnstaple to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Barnstaple to Rotherham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rotherham is 319.5 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rotherham Central via Exeter St Davids and Sheffield in around 6h 22m.