Rotherham to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Rotherham to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rotherham to Darlington, 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 05:36 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 122
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey AU$99.54 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 59m
Train operators 7

Travelling by train from Rotherham to Darlington

Ready to travel from Rotherham to Darlington by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Rotherham to Darlington

Ready to book tickets from Rotherham to Darlington? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Rotherham and Darlington typically run AU$99.54.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 months in advance.

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Rotherham to Darlington departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 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 06:17 and the last one is at 23:39. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36, with the last one at 23:45.

Train duration for trips from Rotherham to Darlington

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 24 minutes, crossing a total distance of 122 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Rotherham and Darlington?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Rotherham and Darlington 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Rotherham to Darlington

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Darlington city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Rotherham to Darlington

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

The train journey between Rotherham and Darlington covers 122 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.