The average train between Peterborough and Rotherham takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Peterborough and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Peterborough to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Peterborough to Rotherham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Rotherham is 120.7 km. The road distance is 157 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Peterborough to Sheffield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m.