The average train between Rotherham and Lancaster takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Lancaster station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Rotherham to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Rotherham to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rotherham and Lancaster is 117.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Lancaster via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 46m.
