The average train between Rotherham and London takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into London at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to London. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at London station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Rotherham to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Rotherham to London train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and London is 229.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to King's Cross via Doncaster in around 2h 15m.