The average train between Canterbury and Rotherham takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Rotherham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Canterbury to Rotherham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Rotherham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Canterbury to Rotherham train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Rotherham is 290.8 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Rotherham Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 39m.