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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotherham to Leicester
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotherham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Leicester will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rotherham for Leicester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 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 42 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 Rotherham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotherham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:58 Rotherham | 1h31 | 11:29 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:58 Rotherham | 1h31 | 12:29 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Rotherham | 1h42 | 15:02 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotherham to Leicester
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Trains from Rotherham to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:38, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 01:38 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) from Rotherham to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Rotherham and Leicester from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rotherham to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotherham to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and Leicester
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- 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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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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