The average train between Swansea and Rotherham takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Rotherham station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Swansea to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swansea to Rotherham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Rotherham is 266.6 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Rotherham Central via Bristol Parkway and Sheffield in around 5h 26m.