The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Rotherham will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough 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 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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 coach and train for Loughborough to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Rotherham trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:47 Loughborough | 1h31 | 13:18 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Loughborough to Rotherham by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Rotherham
Trains from Loughborough to Rotherham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Rotherham trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Rotherham from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Rotherham
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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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