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Compare prices and tickets Gainsborough to Rotherham by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Rotherham
Trains from Gainsborough to Rotherham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 19:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Gainsborough to Rotherham trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Gainsborough and Rotherham from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
£21
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Gainsborough to Rotherham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gainsborough to Rotherham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gainsborough to Rotherham.

The train distance from Gainsborough to Rotherham is 39 km.
Booking trains from Gainsborough to Rotherham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Gainsborough to Rotherham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Rotherham covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Rotherham is by train, costing approximately £19.
The first train from Gainsborough to Rotherham leaves at 6:01.
The last train from Gainsborough to Rotherham departs at 19:59.
Trains from Gainsborough to Rotherham run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Gainsborough to Rotherham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gainsborough to Rotherham.
The train station in Gainsborough that goes to Rotherham is Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), and it arrives at Rotherham Central (RMC).
There is no night train service from Gainsborough to Rotherham.
Yes, you can take the train from Gainsborough to Rotherham.
To travel from Gainsborough to Rotherham, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Rotherham
Gainsborough
Rotherham
The major train station for departures in Gainsborough is Gainsborough Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gainsborough Central for your trip from Gainsborough to Rotherham.
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Nearest carpark is 500 yds away in Marshalls Yard Shopping complex at the West Lindsey District Council carpark on Beaumont Street cost is £2.70 all day
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - this station is unstaffed, access is available between platforms using a barrow crossing across the track
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gainsborough Central
- Onward travel information: Bus station 750yds away on Heaton Street Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
Amenities at train station
information
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms have step free access via ramps with a moderate gradient. However both ramps are 60 meters in length. Access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 2 but not at the edge of platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Gainsborough Lea Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
The major train station for arrivals in Rotherham is Rotherham Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotherham Central for your journey to Rotherham from Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 18:45 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday 08:45 - 16:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lift access to both platforms. Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Rotherham Central
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Bridge Street, a minute's walk from the station entrance.
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