The average train between Brighton and Rotherham takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Rotherham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Brighton to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Brighton to Rotherham train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Rotherham is 301 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Rotherham Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 3m.