The average train between Rotherham and King's Cross Station takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to King's Cross Station. 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 King's Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:28 PM which arrives into King's Cross Station at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Swinton (South Yorks) and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to King's Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at King's Cross Station station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Rotherham to King's Cross Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to King's Cross Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Rotherham to King's Cross Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and King's Cross Station is 227 km. The road distance is 270 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.