Sunderland to Rotherham Trains

Sunderland to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Rotherham takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 1m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

2h 58m

£32–90

Sunderland to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:08 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:19 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:56 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.

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