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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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $14, while a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $116 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 1h 3m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 London to Rotherham:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average $67.
A bus is $102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 40m by bus vs 3h 48m by car) and save roughly $63 compared to fuel and tolls ($14 vs $77). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Rotherham
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.
- NX46711:30 PM5h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:05 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX46711:30 PM5h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:05 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G80185+
P245566:45 PM2h13London Kings Cross (KGX)8:58 PMRotherham Central (RMC)$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
W00044+P245627:04 PM2h53London Kings Cross (KGX)9:57 PMRotherham Central (RMC)$291One-way1 transfer- C02112+P245627:40 PM2h17London Kings Cross (KGX)9:57 PMRotherham Central (RMC)$391One-way1 transfer
- G08135+P245455:08 PM2h21London Kings Cross (KGX)7:29 PMRotherham Central (RMC)$491One-way1 transfer
- NX5614:00 PM4h00London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$141One-way0 transfers
- NX5618:30 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$171One-way0 transfers
- NX4265:30 PM4h05London, Victoria Coach Station9:35 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotherham:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotherham costing on average $67.
A bus is $102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotherham costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 to go to Rotherham by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Rotherham by bus.
- 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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