The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Rotherham
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Rotherham will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 37 buses that leave London for Rotherham on Fri, Jun 19, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:35 AM3h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM3h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:00 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM3h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:00 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 AM3h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:35 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM3h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:10 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:05 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $185 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotherham:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 40m by bus vs 3h 48m by car) and save roughly $63 (€52) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $76 (€62)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London to Rotherham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
London to Rotherham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Rotherham buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX421 · NX131 | Delayed 7:40 AM 2:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX561 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX401 · NX561 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 2:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:35 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX133 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 5:30 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX561 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h20 | 7:40 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX035 · NX561 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h20 | 7:40 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 2 transfers | |
NX561 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 5:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX240 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 8h30 | 10:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX561 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 10:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 11:45 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:35 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h26 | 5:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h01 | 5:00 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Rotherham
Buses from London to Rotherham run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London to RotherhamYou can travel by bus between London to Rotherham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Rotherham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Rotherham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotherham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Rotherham
Most London to Rotherham buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Rotherham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Rotherham leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Hammersmith Bridge Road from London city centre
Getting to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange from Rotherham city centre
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