The average train between Manchester and Rotherham takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Manchester to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Manchester to Rotherham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Rotherham is 58.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rotherham Central via Sheffield in around 1h 19m.
