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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €372.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €372 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Rotherham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotherham:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average €75.
A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average €372.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from London to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 PM 3h45 London 7:25 PM Rotherham €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:40 PM 3h45 London 7:25 PM Rotherham €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 PM 3h25 London 2:25 AM Rotherham €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 AM 4h25 London 11:55 AM Rotherham €10 1 One-way 0 transfers2:40 PM 3h45 London 6:25 PM Rotherham €10 1 One-way 0 transfers11:30 PM 4h05 London 3:35 AM Rotherham €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotherham:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average €75.
A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average €372.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rotherham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Rotherham by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rotherham by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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