The average train between Retford and Rotherham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 Retford and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Retford to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Retford to Rotherham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Rotherham is 30 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 1h 6m.