The average train between Rotherham and Gainsborough takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Gainsborough. 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 Rotherham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Rotherham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Rotherham to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rotherham and Gainsborough is 39.5 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 1h 50m.