The average train between Rotherham and Burnley takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Burnley. 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 Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Burnley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Rotherham to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Rotherham to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rotherham and Burnley is 70.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 2h 49m.