The average train between Rotherham and Hemel Hempstead takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hemel Hempstead station.
Book your Rotherham to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Hull Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Hemel Hempstead is 196.2 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Hemel Hempstead via Doncaster, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 10m.