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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 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Scottish Citylink.
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