The average train between Southwark and Rotherham takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Southwark 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 Southwark and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Southwark to Rotherham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Southwark to Rotherham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Doncaster station.
The distance between Southwark and Rotherham is 230.5 km. The road distance is 276 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.