The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Rotherham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Derby for Rotherham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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 Derby to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 57 km
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1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Rotherham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:27 Derby | 1h00 | 06:27 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Derby | 1h34 | 08:19 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Derby | 1h17 | 09:17 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Rotherham
Trains from Derby to Rotherham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 56m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 06:26 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Rotherham trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Rotherham from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Rotherham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- 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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