The average train between Rotherham and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Rotherham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Rotherham to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Birmingham NEC is 111.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 4m.