The average train between Rotherham and Gloucester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Gloucester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Rotherham to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Rotherham to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Gloucester is 183.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 53m.