The average train between Rotherham and Redcar takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Redcar. 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 Redcar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Redcar at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Redcar? 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 Redcar. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Redcar station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Rotherham to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Rotherham to Redcar train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Rotherham and Redcar is 133.3 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Redcar Central via Doncaster and Darlington in around 2h 53m.