The average train between Gateshead and Rotherham takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Rotherham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Gateshead to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rotherham Central station.
Book your Gateshead to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Rotherham is 171.1 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 2h 13m.