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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Rotherham takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Rotherham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 39m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 39m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 39m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 39m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Rotherham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Rotherham, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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