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Scarborough to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Rotherham takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Rotherham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
  2. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham Centraltrain train
2h 27m
£24–54

Scarborough to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 86.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Scarborough to Rotherham Central via York and Doncaster in around 2h 27m.

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