The average train between Rotherham and Luton takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Luton. 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 Rotherham and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Luton at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Rotherham to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Rotherham to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Luton is 183.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Luton via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 55m.