The average train between Bournemouth and Rotherham takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 20m. 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 London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bournemouth to Rotherham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Rotherham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Bournemouth to Rotherham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Rotherham is 303.4 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotherham Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 57m.