How to travel from Leeds to Rotherham

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Rotherham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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€17

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€6

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1h 26m

Average total duration

56m

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1h 11m

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41m

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from Leeds to Rotherham

How to get from Leeds to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:05PM0h40
Leeds
01:45PMRotherham
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:05PM0h40
Leeds
01:45PMRotherham
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:10PM0h35
Leeds
06:45PMRotherham
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:10PM0h45
Leeds
05:55PMRotherham
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:45AM0h35
Leeds
04:20AMRotherham
$81One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:35AM0h35
Leeds
05:10AMRotherham
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Rotherham

Travel 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 Leeds to Rotherham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Rotherham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Rotherham is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rotherham:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rotherham costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Rotherham is by bus with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:

Train takes on average 53m.

The distance from Leeds to Rotherham is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Rotherham is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Rotherham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Rotherham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Rotherham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country to go to Rotherham by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Rotherham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Rotherham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Rotherham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Urmston, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotherham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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