The average train between Birmingham and Rotherham takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Birmingham to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Birmingham to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Rotherham is 111.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 1m.