Rotherham to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Cardiff takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 27m

£83–139

Rotherham to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:40 PM → 10:36 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:58 PM → 11:36 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:58 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Cardiff? 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.