The average train between Rotherham and Southampton takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Rotherham to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rotherham to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Southampton is 280.9 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southampton Central via Sheffield, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 43m.