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Bournemouth to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Rotherham takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 57m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 1m
£109–167

Bournemouth to Rotherham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 1m.

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