Bradford to Rotherham by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Rotherham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford 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 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 48
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey US$13.56 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 4m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Bradford to Rotherham

So you’re considering going from Bradford to Rotherham by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Bradford and Rotherham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$13.56, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Bradford to Rotherham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Rotherham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 38 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:39: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:04: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:38: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 15 minutes: frequency of train departures

Bradford to Rotherham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 48 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 21 minutes.

When do tickets between Bradford and Rotherham go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Bradford and Rotherham 1 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Bradford 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 Bradford to Rotherham

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

The total distance between Bradford and Rotherham is 48 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.