Scarborough to Rotherham by train

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Overview: trains from Scarborough to Rotherham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Scarborough 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 113
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey £40.40 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 40m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Scarborough to Rotherham by train

Considering a train trip from Scarborough 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.

Train cost between Scarborough and Rotherham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £40.40, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Scarborough to Rotherham departure timetable

On this route, 29 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Scarborough at 06:00 and the last leaving at 22:46 during the week.

For weekend travel to Rotherham, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 22:07. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Scarborough and Rotherham

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 51 minutes, covering a total of 113 kilometres.

Booking Scarborough to Rotherham trains in advance

Booking your Scarborough to Rotherham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Scarborough and Rotherham by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn more about train travel from Scarborough to Rotherham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Rotherham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Scarborough to Rotherham

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

The train journey from Scarborough to Rotherham covers 113 kilometres in total.

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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.