The average train between Colchester and Rotherham takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Colchester to Rotherham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Rotherham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Colchester to Rotherham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Rotherham is 229.3 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Rotherham Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 38m.