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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rotherham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rotherham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Birmingham to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Rotherham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:03 PM3h14Birmingham6:17 PMRotherham$1141One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:03 PM3h14Birmingham6:17 PMRotherham$1141One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 2:28 PM1h28Birmingham3:56 PMRotherham$1381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12:45 PM1h31Birmingham2:16 PMRotherham$1221One-way1 transfer
- 10:03 PM1h38Birmingham11:41 PMRotherham$1221One-way1 transfer
- 3:28 PM1h49Birmingham5:17 PMRotherham$1221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rotherham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rotherham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Rotherham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, NX West Midlands to go to Rotherham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Rotherham by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express.
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