The average train between Holyhead and Rotherham takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Rotherham station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Holyhead to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Holyhead to Rotherham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Holyhead and Rotherham is 217.7 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 34m.