York to Rotherham by train
Rotherham lies 61 km (38 mi) south of York, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 35 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 75 km (47 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| York | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 156,135 | 117,618 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Rowntree Halt railway station | Rotherham Central railway station, Rotherham Masborough railway station, Holmes railway station |
| Postal codes | YO1–YO90 | S60–S97 |
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Common questions
How far is Rotherham from York?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line, south of York; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from York to Rotherham by train?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between York and Rotherham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.