Portsmouth to Rotherham trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Rotherham takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

5h 7m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 40m

£62–141

Portsmouth to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:35 PM → 8:25 AM
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9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Rotherham.

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rotherham Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 40m.

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