The average train between Basingstoke and Rotherham takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Rotherham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Basingstoke to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Basingstoke to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Basingstoke and Rotherham is 241.7 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h.