The average train between Rotherham and Croydon takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Rotherham to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Rotherham to Croydon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Croydon is 243 km. The road distance is 292 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.