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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Rotherham takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

5h 11m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Rotherham Central via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 26m.

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