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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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Rotherham to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
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