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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Sunderland to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Sunderland to Rotherham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Rotherham is 164 km. The road distance is 219 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.