The average train between Swindon and Rotherham takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Rotherham station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swindon to Rotherham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swindon and Rotherham is 210.1 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Rotherham Central via Bristol Parkway and Sheffield in around 4h 16m.