The average train between Rotherham and Margate takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Margate? 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 Rotherham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Rotherham to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Rotherham to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Margate is 294.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Margate via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 12m.