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Manchester to Rotherham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Rotherham, starting from £ 5.60 and averaging £ 27.80. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 14m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Wed, Sep 3
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
02:51 Manchester Victoria	07:13 Rotherham Central	4h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:12 Manchester Piccadilly	07:27 Rotherham Central	1h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:12 Manchester Piccadilly	08:28 Rotherham Central	1h 16m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:43 Manchester Piccadilly	09:18 Rotherham Central	1h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:13 Manchester Piccadilly	09:28 Rotherham Central	1h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:43 Manchester Piccadilly	10:17 Paris	1h 34m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Rotherham train route details

First train

02:51

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Rotherham

Journey time

1h 14m

Distance

58 km

Price

£ 5.60*

Train Operators

Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rotherham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Rotherham can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Rotherham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Rotherham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Manchester to Rotherham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Rotherham train ticket types

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