Gateshead to Rotherham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gateshead and Rotherham takes 2h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 12m

£28–80

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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:58 PM → 7:57 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:56 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:04 PM → 9:57 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:10 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 9:57 AM
2h • 1 change
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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.