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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotherham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotherham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Northampton will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rotherham for Northampton 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 135 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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 Rotherham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 135 km
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2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rotherham to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:30 Rotherham | 3h17 | 10:47 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:21 Rotherham | 4h00 | 13:21 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:59 Rotherham | 3h39 | 13:38 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotherham to Northampton
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Trains from Rotherham to Northampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains from Rotherham to Northampton trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rotherham and Northampton from £9. 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 Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotherham to Northampton 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 Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and Northampton
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Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- 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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ATMAccessibilityWC
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Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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