The average train between Whitby and Rotherham takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Whitby 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 twice a week between Whitby and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Rotherham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Whitby to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Whitby to Rotherham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Whitby and Rotherham is 127.2 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Rotherham Central via Darlington and Doncaster in around 4h 15m.