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Compare bus and train 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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Rotherham:
A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Rotherham costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Rotherham
How to get from Leicester to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM2h33Leicester11:58 AMRotherhamFind prices2 transfers
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- 9:25 AM2h33Leicester11:58 AMRotherhamFind prices2 transfers
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- 9:25 AM2h33Leicester11:58 AMRotherhamFind prices2 transfers
Other options
2:25 AM3h06Leicester5:31 AMRotherhamFind prices1 transfer- 7:45 PM3h11Leicester10:56 PMRotherhamFind prices1 transfer
- 12:30 PM3h22Leicester3:52 PMRotherhamFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Rotherham:
A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Rotherham costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Midlands, First Leicester to go to Rotherham by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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