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Compare bus and train for Rotherham to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rotherham to Bradford:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Bradford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.69 (€-8.93). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Rotherham to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM1h20Rotherham1:20 PMBradford$71One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM1h20Rotherham1:20 PMBradford$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM1h20Rotherham1:20 PMBradford$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:10 PM1h20Rotherham7:30 PMBradford$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Bradford:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Bradford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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