The average train between Gatwick Airport and Rotherham takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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.
Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Rotherham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Gatwick Airport to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Rotherham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Rotherham train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Rotherham is 265.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Rotherham Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 26m.