The average train between Rotherham and Plymouth takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Plymouth. 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 every 2 hours between Rotherham and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Rotherham to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Rotherham to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Rotherham and Plymouth is 390.1 km. The road distance is 482 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 52m.