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Cardiff to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotherham takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 50m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 52m
£98–143

Cardiff to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotherham Central via Derby and Sheffield in around 3h 52m.

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