Peterborough to Rotherham by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Rotherham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough to Rotherham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:42 View journey
Last train 22:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 121
Trains / day 66 View all
Cheapest journey AU$56.21 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 17m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Peterborough to Rotherham by train

Considering a train trip from Peterborough to Rotherham? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Peterborough to Rotherham

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Peterborough to Rotherham:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$56.21

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Peterborough to Rotherham departure frequency and train timetable

With 66 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:42 and the last one is at 22:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:47, with the last one at 22:53.

How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Rotherham?

This journey covers a total of 121 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 28 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Peterborough and Rotherham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Peterborough to Rotherham by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Rotherham.

FAQs about the train journey from Peterborough to Rotherham

Want to know more about your journey from Peterborough to Rotherham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Peterborough to Rotherham covers a distance of 121 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.