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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Rotherham:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Rotherham costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Rotherham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva Midlands, First Leicester to go to Rotherham by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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