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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Rotherham will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brighton for Rotherham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 301 km
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4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Rotherham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:08 Brighton | 4h50 | 08:58 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:28 Brighton | 5h50 | 10:18 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:39 Brighton | 5h39 | 10:18 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Rotherham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Rotherham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Brighton to Rotherham trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Rotherham from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Rotherham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotherham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Rotherham
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 18:45 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday 08:45 - 16:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lift access to both platforms. Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Bridge Street, a minute's walk from the station entrance.
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