Train Chester to Rotherham from £41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Rotherham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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.

2h 58m

Duration

88 mi

Distance

£41

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chester to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:56 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 32m • 3 changes
1:32 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 46m • 3 changes
1:56 PM → 4:27 PM
2h 31m • 3 changes
2:32 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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