South Shields to Rotherham Trains

South Shields to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Rotherham takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

3h 7m

Duration

135 mi

Distance

£64

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

South Shields to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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