The average train between Gloucester and Rotherham takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Gloucester to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Gloucester to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Rotherham is 183.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 2h 51m.