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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to Rotherham will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Scunthorpe for Rotherham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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 Scunthorpe to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 49 km
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£23 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Scunthorpe to Rotherham train times
The table below shows live departures for Scunthorpe to Rotherham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:48 Scunthorpe | 0h58 | 05:46 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:08 Scunthorpe | 1h50 | 08:58 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe to Rotherham
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Trains from Scunthorpe to Rotherham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Scunthorpe to Rotherham trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Scunthorpe and Rotherham from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scunthorpe to Rotherham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Rotherham
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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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