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Clifton Park Museum
Rotherham's main museum in a historic mill, covering local history, industry and changing exhibitions in the town centre.
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Rotherham will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 18 trains that leave Grimsby for Rotherham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.










The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Rotherham trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:13 Grimsby | 1h32 | 6:45 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Grimsby | 1h48 | 8:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:34 Grimsby | 1h40 | 9:14 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 10:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 11:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 12:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 13:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 14:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 15:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 16:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 17:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 18:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 19:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:34 Grimsby | 1h44 | 20:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:34 Grimsby | 1h43 | 21:17 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:34 Grimsby | 1h45 | 22:19 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:34 Grimsby | 2h04 | 23:38 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:35 Grimsby | 2h11 | 23:46 Rotherham | 1 change | |
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Trains from Grimsby to Rotherham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 21:58 |
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Rotherham's main museum in a historic mill, covering local history, industry and changing exhibitions in the town centre.
Working steelworks museum offering guided visits into a former electric arc furnace site. Strong choice for industrial heritage enthusiasts.
Visitor centre and exhibition space telling the story of one of South Yorkshire's most important monastic ruins and its landscape.
Large public park with gardens, lake, play areas and walking routes around Clifton Park Museum and Boston Castle.
Extensive country park around reservoirs and woodland, popular for walking, wildlife and broad views across the south Pennine fringe.
Picturesque estate village with stone houses, green spaces and access to Wentworth Woodhouse, churchyard walks and local heritage.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy in South Yorkshire Sunday lunches.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic local Sunday dinner, prized across Yorkshire for rich gravy and hearty portions.
Parkin is a sticky Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats, treacle and syrup, long linked to autumn and Bonfire Night.
Well-liked Greek restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a casual setting.
Reliable Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Smart contemporary restaurant in Wickersley with modern British cooking and a polished but approachable feel.
Moderate by UK standards. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in major cities, while buses, taxis and everyday costs are manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby 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.

Most Grimsby to Rotherham trains use the Grimsby Town to Rotherham Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Rotherham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grimsby Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 2 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rotherham Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rotherham Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotherham Central.
Ticket office support is available at Rotherham Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotherham Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Rotherham Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotherham Central: 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.
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