The average train between Rotherham and Brighton takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Brighton. 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 Rotherham and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Rotherham to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Rotherham to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Brighton is 301 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Brighton via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 48m.