The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£205
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Rotherham will cost around £205 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
To travel from Swindon to Rotherham you need to make at least 3 changes.
6:323h46Swindon10:18Rotherham£1761One-way3 changes
19:419h45Swindon5:26Rotherham£1941One-way4 changes
6:214h57Swindon11:18Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
8:123h43Swindon11:55Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
9:104h08Swindon13:18Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
12:153h28Swindon15:43Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
14:123h31Swindon17:43Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
17:423h35Swindon21:17Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
10:423h36Swindon14:18Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
15:413h37Swindon19:18Rotherham£2191One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £115.
Distance: 210 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon 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 |
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![]() | 6:21 Swindon | 4h57 | 11:18 Rotherham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:32 Swindon | 3h46 | 10:18 Rotherham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:12 Swindon | 3h43 | 11:55 Rotherham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:10 Swindon | 4h08 | 13:18 Rotherham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:42 Swindon | 3h36 | 14:18 Rotherham | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Rotherham
Trains from Swindon to Rotherham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 19:30 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: first_great_western from Swindon to Rotherham trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Rotherham from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Rotherham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- 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: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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