The average train between Shrewsbury and Rotherham takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Rotherham? 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 Shrewsbury to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Rotherham station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Shrewsbury to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Rotherham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Rotherham is 122.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Rotherham Central via Stockport and Sheffield in around 2h 32m.