The average train between Rotherham and Birmingham takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Birmingham. 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 Rotherham and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Rotherham to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Rotherham to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Birmingham is 111.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 4m.