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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Rotherham takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

4h 5m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 40m.

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