Rome2Rio

Rotherham to Birmingham NEC trains

Find Transport to Birmingham NEC

View schedule

Trip Overview

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.

2h 2m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 5m
£34–61

Rotherham to Birmingham NEC train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 4m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 26m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 27m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 57m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 27m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 57m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 27m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Birmingham NEC? 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 Rotherham to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

Operators