The average train between York and Rotherham takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
York to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your York to Rotherham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Rotherham is 61.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from York to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 1h 18m.