The average train between Chester and Rotherham takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Chester to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Chester to Rotherham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Rotherham is 105.4 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Rotherham Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 38m.