Carlisle to Rotherham Trains

Carlisle to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Rotherham takes 4h 10m 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 10m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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3h 34m

£49–89

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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:44 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:16 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
1:33 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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