The average train between Ipswich and Rotherham takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Rotherham station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Ipswich to Rotherham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Rotherham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Ipswich to Rotherham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ipswich and Rotherham is 227.7 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Rotherham Central via Ely and Sheffield in around 5h 17m.