The average train between Margate and Rotherham takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Rotherham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Margate to Rotherham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Rotherham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Margate to Rotherham train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Rotherham is 294.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Rotherham Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 12m.