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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 an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€19 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Rotherham
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Rotherham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rotherham:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rotherham costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€8. The journey takes 56m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Rotherham
How to get from Leeds to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM 0h40 Leeds 8:30 AM Rotherham €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:50 AM 0h40 Leeds 8:30 AM Rotherham €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 PM 0h35 Leeds 7:45 PM Rotherham €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:00 AM 0h45 Leeds 9:45 AM Rotherham €6 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 PM 0h35 Leeds 8:25 PM Rotherham €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:00 PM 0h35 Leeds 5:35 PM Rotherham €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rotherham:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rotherham costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rotherham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 29 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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