The average train between Rotherham and Cardiff takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Cardiff. 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 2 hours between Rotherham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Rotherham to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rotherham to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Rotherham and Cardiff is 249.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 32m.