The average train between England and Rotherham takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from England 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 England and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from England is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from England to Rotherham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from England to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from England station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
England to Rotherham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
England to Rotherham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Doncaster station.
The distance between England and Rotherham is 100.2 km. The road distance is 273 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.