How to travel from Rotherham to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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€9

Average price

Cheapest

€49

Average price

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

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1h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 26m

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30m

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National Express

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from Rotherham to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
01:45PM2h50
Rotherham
04:35PMBirmingham
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:45PM2h50
Rotherham
04:35PMBirmingham
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:50PM2h20
Rotherham
07:10PMBirmingham
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:20AM2h50
Rotherham
12:10PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:05PM2h40
Rotherham
03:45PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:10AM2h50
Rotherham
09:00AMBirmingham
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotherham to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Rotherham to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotherham and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotherham to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Rotherham to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Rotherham to Birmingham is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotherham to Birmingham is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Birmingham 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 Rotherham to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotherham to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotherham to Birmingham:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotherham to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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