The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Rotherham will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Peterborough 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 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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 Peterborough to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 121 km
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£30 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Peterborough to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough 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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![]() | 05:48 Peterborough | 1h40 | 07:28 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Rotherham
Trains from Peterborough to Rotherham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: LNER from Peterborough to Rotherham trainsLNER trains will get you between Peterborough and Rotherham from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Rotherham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- 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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