The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£298
Average price
£298
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Rotherham will cost around £298 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £298.
To travel from Plymouth to Rotherham you need to make at least one change.
5:255h53Plymouth11:18Rotherham£2981One-way2 changes
7:275h51Plymouth13:18Rotherham£2981One-way2 changes
9:275h51Plymouth15:18Rotherham£2981One-way2 changes
11:275h51Plymouth17:18Rotherham£2981One-way2 changes
13:275h51Plymouth19:18Rotherham£2981One-way2 changes
10:275h16Plymouth15:43Rotherham£3231One-way2 changes
10:275h16Plymouth15:43Rotherham£3181One-way1 change
12:275h16Plymouth17:43Rotherham£3231One-way2 changes
12:275h16Plymouth17:43Rotherham£3181One-way1 change
6:205h35Plymouth11:55Rotherham£3231One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Plymouth to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £176.
Distance: 390 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£141 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Rotherham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 Plymouth | 5h53 | 11:18 Rotherham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:25 Plymouth | 5h53 | 11:18 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:20 Plymouth | 5h35 | 11:55 Rotherham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:20 Plymouth | 5h35 | 11:55 Rotherham | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:27 Plymouth | 5h51 | 13:18 Rotherham | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Rotherham
Trains from Plymouth to Rotherham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 17:27 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Rotherham trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Rotherham from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Rotherham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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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