The average train between Rotherham and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Rotherham to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Rotherham to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Gatwick Airport is 265.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Gatwick Airport via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.