The average train between Sleaford and Rotherham takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Rotherham? 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 Sleaford to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Rotherham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Sleaford to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Sleaford to Rotherham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Rotherham is 79.3 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Rotherham Central via Grantham and Doncaster in around 2h 13m.