Chester to Rotherham Trains

Chester to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Rotherham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 40m

£26–55

Chester to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:42 PM → 5:26 AM
Arrives next day
6h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:02 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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