Rotherham to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Rotherham to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rotherham to Leicester, 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 06:51 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 90
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey CA$62.09 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 35m
Train operators 5

Rotherham to Leicester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Rotherham to Leicester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 90 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Rotherham to Leicester

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

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$62.09

  • 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.

Train times for travel from Rotherham to Leicester

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:51 and the last departure is 20:28. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:52 and the last train leaves at 23:42. On average, a total of 51 trains make this journey each day.

Train duration for trips from Rotherham to Leicester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 21 minutes, crossing a total distance of 90 kilometres.

How far in advance Rotherham and Leicester tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Rotherham and Leicester are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Rotherham to Leicester

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Rotherham and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Leicester city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Rotherham to Leicester

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

The distance between Rotherham and Leicester is 90 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.