How to travel from London to Rotherham

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €59.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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€14

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€56

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€157

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4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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4h 3m

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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East Midlands Trains

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British Airways

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from London to Rotherham

How to get from London to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1382
08:30PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:35PMManchester Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12263+Northern Rail (3)NT036300
10:02AM3h18
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:20PMRotherham Central (RMC)
$791One-way
1 transfer
First Hull TrainsG08259+Northern Rail (3)G90720
09:18AM2h25
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:43AMRotherham Central (RMC)
$891One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12260+Northern Rail (3)NT038900
09:32AM2h48
London St Pancras International (STP)
12:20PMRotherham Central (RMC)
$921One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM3h55
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
01:00PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM4h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:00PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$201One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1364
09:50AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:55AMManchester Airport
$3891One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1370
02:25PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
03:35PMManchester Airport
$3891One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1376
04:55PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:05PMManchester Airport
$3891One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rotherham

Travel to Rotherham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rotherham.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Rotherham including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rotherham is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotherham:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average $74 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rotherham is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 9m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from London to Rotherham is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rotherham is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rotherham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rotherham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rotherham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, London United to go to Rotherham by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, east_midlands_trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Rotherham by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Rotherham by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rotherham with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rotherham often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Urmston, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotherham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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