How to travel from Manchester to Rotherham

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Rotherham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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€16

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1h 44m

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2h 13m

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1h 43m

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from Manchester to Rotherham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
09:30AM1h30
Manchester
11:00AMRotherham
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:30AM1h30
Manchester
11:00AMRotherham
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:30AM1h30
Manchester
11:00AMRotherham
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:25AM2h45
Manchester
06:10AMRotherham
$191One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
02:10PM13h00
Manchester
03:10AMRotherham
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rotherham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Rotherham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Rotherham is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rotherham costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Rotherham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Rotherham is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Rotherham is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Rotherham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Rotherham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Rotherham by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Rotherham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Rotherham with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Rotherham often also extend their vacation to go to London, 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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