Manchester to Rotherham by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Manchester to Rotherham
Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Rotherham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Manchester to Rotherham by train
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Rotherham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Rotherham take around 1 hour and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 59 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 07:18. The last departure is usually at around 22:22 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 06:13, with the last train leaving at around 23:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 84 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £7.56.
We think any time is a great time to visit Rotherham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Rotherham.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Rotherham?
The journey between Manchester and Rotherham usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Rotherham every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Rotherham?
The Manchester to Rotherham train travel takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Rotherham train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Rotherham leaving Manchester at around 07:18 and the last train leaving at around 22:22 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 06:13, with the final departure at 23:20.
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From £26.08
- From Manchester to York From £14.74
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From £6.80
- From Manchester to Chester From £3.02
- From Manchester to Crewe From £3.02
- From Manchester to Blackpool From £10.58
- From Manchester to Cardiff From £30.61
- From Manchester to Leeds From £4.16
- From Manchester to Cambridge From £56.69
- From Manchester to Stevenage From £41.58
- From Manchester to Doncaster From £13.61
- From Manchester to Peterborough From £25.32
- From Manchester to Nuneaton From £30.24
- From Manchester to Birmingham From £10.96
- From Manchester to Wolverhampton From £17.01
Other train journeys to Rotherham
- From London to Rotherham From £33.64
- From Doncaster to Rotherham From £3.40
- From Sheffield to Rotherham From £2.27
- From York to Rotherham From £4.54
- From Leeds to Rotherham From £14.74
- From Birmingham to Rotherham From £34.39
- From Edinburgh to Rotherham From £49.51
- From Skegness to Rotherham From £19.20
- From Peterborough to Rotherham From £29.10
- From Stockport to Rotherham From £20.40
- From Scarborough to Rotherham From £40.40
- From Grantham to Rotherham From £12.60
- From Glasgow to Rotherham From £91.09
- From Nottingham to Rotherham From £12.85
- From Meadowhall to Rotherham From £3.10
Other train journeys from Rotherham
- From Rotherham to London From £38.55
- From Rotherham to Sheffield From £2.27
- From Rotherham to Doncaster From £2.65
- From Rotherham to York From £47.24
- From Rotherham to Birmingham From £54.90
- From Rotherham to Leeds From £12.60
- From Rotherham to Blackpool From £23.81
- From Rotherham to Skegness From £36.10
- From Rotherham to Scarborough From £80.80
- From Rotherham to Lincoln From £21.92
- From Rotherham to Edinburgh From £66.14
- From Rotherham to Middlesbrough From £24.80
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Manchester or Rotherham
-
Christmas traditions in the UK
Head to the UK this festive season for a Christmas full of tradition and quirky charm. Read more
-
Things to do in October & February half term holidays in the UK
Half-term comes around so quickly after the holidays, whether it is spring our autumn. You don’t have to travel far for fun however. Here are some of our favourite UK half-term breaks by train.Read more
-
University open days by train
University open day season is coming up, and we recommend booking your train to get cheap tickets now. Also, it’s really best not to go by car. The cities are on student shut-down for these ones. Read more