The average train between Reading and Rotherham takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Reading to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Reading to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Rotherham is 221 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Sheffield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.