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Swansea to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Rotherham takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. 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.

5h 49m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£106–173

Swansea to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 1:16 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 243.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Rotherham Central via Bristol Parkway and Sheffield in around 5h 25m.

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