The average train between Chesterfield and Rotherham takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is an hourly train service from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Chesterfield to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Chesterfield to Rotherham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Chesterfield and Rotherham is 20.4 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Rotherham Central via Sheffield in around 40 min.