Rotherham to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Rotherham to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rotherham to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:22 View journey
Last train 23:01 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 112
Trains / day 66 View all
Cheapest journey £54.90 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 45m
Train operators 5

Rotherham to Birmingham by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Rotherham to Birmingham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 112 kilometres.

Train cost between Rotherham and Birmingham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £54.90, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Rotherham and Birmingham

If you are taking the train from Rotherham to Birmingham, you will have 66 trains each day (with a departure every 9 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:22. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:29. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:22, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:01.

Rotherham to Birmingham distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 112 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Booking Rotherham to Birmingham trains in advance

Booking your Rotherham to Birmingham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Rotherham to Birmingham by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Rotherham to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Rotherham to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Rotherham to Birmingham is 112 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.