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 2m 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 2m

Duration

135 mi

Distance

£55

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

South Shields to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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.