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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Birmingham costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 33m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Birmingham costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 15 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.
- 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, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
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