The average train between Burnley and Rotherham takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Rotherham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Burnley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Burnley to Rotherham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Burnley and Rotherham is 70.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 38m.