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Gateshead to Rotherham trains

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The average train between Gateshead and Rotherham takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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.

2h 13m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham Centraltrain train Doncaster - Sheffield / ...
2h 14m
£29–81

Gateshead to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 2m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 2m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead 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.

Map of how to get from Gateshead to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 2h 14m.

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