The average train between Bournemouth and Rotherham takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Rotherham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Bournemouth to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Bournemouth to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Rotherham is 303.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 1m.