The average train between Rotherham and Perth takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Perth at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Perth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Rotherham to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Rotherham to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Perth is 355.3 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Perth via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 52m.