The average train between Luton and Rotherham takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 hourly between Luton and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Rotherham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Luton to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Luton to Rotherham train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Rotherham is 183.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Rotherham Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 16m.