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Rotherham to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Darlington takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Darlington. 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
89 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain train Sheffield - Hull / ...
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 42m
£29–58

Rotherham to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Darlington at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 26m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 26m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Darlington via Doncaster in around 1h 42m.

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