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Croydon to Rotherham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Rotherham takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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.

3h 11m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 14m
£40–90

Croydon to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Croydon and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Rotherham? 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.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Rotherham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Rotherham, England?

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 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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