East Midlands Railway
TransPennine Express
Trains to Rotherham Central from Atherton
| First train | 09:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 13:36 | |
| Departure station | Atherton | |
| Arrival station | Rotherham Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 21m | |
| Distance | 46 miles (75 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Rotherham Central from Atherton
Want to travel from Atherton to Rotherham Central by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 2 hours 35 minutes to travel from Atherton to Rotherham Central by train. You'll find on average 10 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Rotherham Central by train; you'll need to make 3 changes.
East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Atherton to Rotherham Central?
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3. Book split tickets
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.