Rotherham to South Shields Trains

Rotherham to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and South Shields takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to South Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
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2h 48m

£36–98

Rotherham to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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