The average train between St Helens and Rotherham takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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 St Helens to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Rotherham station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
St Helens to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your St Helens to Rotherham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Rotherham is 91.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 16m.