Rotherham to Leeds by train

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Overview: trains from Rotherham to Leeds

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rotherham to Leeds, 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 05:28 View journey
Last train 23:28 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 57m View journey
Distance (km) 42
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey CA$23.70 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 6m
Train operators 2

From Rotherham to Leeds by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Rotherham to Leeds by train. With 36 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Rotherham to Leeds

Ready to book tickets from Rotherham to Leeds? 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 Leeds typically run CA$23.70.

  • 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 5 months in advance.

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Rotherham to Leeds train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:28.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:28.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:28.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:37.

  • 36 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Rotherham to Leeds?

On this route spanning 42 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 57 minutes.

How far in advance Rotherham and Leeds tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Rotherham and Leeds are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Rotherham to Leeds travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Leeds.

FAQs about the train journey from Rotherham to Leeds

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

The total distance between Rotherham and Leeds by train is 42 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.