The average train between Swindon and Rotherham takes 5h 12m 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.
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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Rotherham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swindon to Rotherham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swindon and Rotherham is 210.1 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Rotherham Central via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 24m.