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Clifton Park Museum
Main local museum in Clifton Park with exhibits on Rotherham’s industries, archaeology and social history in a historic house.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Sheffield to Rotherham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 20
32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
32 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
9 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sheffield to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Rotherham will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Fast buses
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Sheffield to Rotherham, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 9 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 32 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 32 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.
8:33 AM0h32Sheffield9:05 AMRotherham$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM0h32Sheffield9:05 AMRotherham$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Rotherham is a train with an average price of $4.
The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Rotherham is by train with an average journey time of 13m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Rotherham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Rotherham among Omio's users.
Sheffield to Rotherham Bus Timetables
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Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 04:34AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 05:03AM | Arrival Time 05:52AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 06:33AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 05:34AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 05:54AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:03AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:44AM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 06:59AM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:29AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:44AM | Arrival Time 08:18AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 08:53AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:59AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 08:51AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:09AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 09:53AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:26AM | Arrival Time 09:56AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:56AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:41AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 12:12PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:46AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:09PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:14PM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First South Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 02:09PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Rotherham
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Take a bus from Sheffield to Rotherham and enjoy the approximately 5 miles (9 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:33, the last at 23:42.
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.
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Train from $3
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
First bus 12:33 AM |
Last bus 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3
Complete guide to Rotherham
Things to do in Rotherham
Discover the best of Rotherham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotherham trip today.
- Recommended
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Volunteer-run transport museum displaying historic buses and road transport heritage, popular with enthusiasts and families.
- Recommended
Elsecar Newcomen Engine Museum
Historic engine house and museum space at a former colliery site, explaining local mining technology and labour history.
- Recommended
Clifton Park
Large central park with lake, gardens, play areas and museum, ideal for families and one of Rotherham’s best-loved green spaces.
- Recommended
Rother Valley Country Park
Picturesque reservoir and waterside walking area offering nature, sailing views and peaceful paths near the town.
- Recommended
Wentworth Park
Extensive landscaped grounds around a great house, valued for woodland walks, monuments and broad estate scenery.
Potted Beef
A South Yorkshire staple of coarsely ground beef or pork, seasoned and spread on bread. It is closely tied to local butcher traditions.
Stuffing Cakes
A regional snack of seasoned pork sausage meat wrapped in sage and onion stuffing. It is common in local bakeries and festive spreads.
Yorkshire Sunday Roast
A traditional Yorkshire roast served with meat, gravy, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a beloved Sunday meal across Rotherham.
The Cutler's Arms
Established steakhouse in Wentworth known for quality British beef, classic grills, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
The Bluebell
Popular gastropub near Wentworth serving refined British pub food, Sunday roasts, and local ales in a smart traditional setting.
The Blue Mugge
Respected Indian restaurant in Rotherham, valued for consistent curries, tandoori dishes, and comfortable modern surroundings.
British Pound Sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and everyday meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included only at some restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £5.50
To the city center
Rotherham Interchange Bus Station -> Rotherham Town Centre, Rotherham
- Distance
- 0.6 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Most buses in Rotherham and South Yorkshire accept contactless card payment onboard. Keep the same card for any fare capping or inspections.
- Use the Travel South Yorkshire app or website for live departures, journey planning, and tickets. Rotherham Interchange is the main hub for local buses and regional links.
FAQs: Bus from Sheffield to Rotherham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.
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