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Outbound fromRotherham Central to Loughborough by train
It takes an average of 3h 19m to travel from Rotherham Central to Loughborough by train, over a distance of around 46 miles (73 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Rotherham Central to Loughborough and tickets for this journey start from £8.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:12 | |
| Departure station | Rotherham Central | |
| Arrival station | Loughborough | |
| Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
| Distance | 46 miles (73 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.80 | |
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Take the train from Rotherham Central to Loughborough in 1 hour 19 minutes
If you want to travel from Rotherham Central to Loughborough by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Rotherham Central to Loughborough by train to take around 3 hours 19 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 46 miles (73 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Loughborough. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Rotherham Central to Loughborough start from £8.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Rotherham Central to Loughborough
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