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Compare bus and train for Rotherham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Leeds:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Leeds costing on average $22 (€19).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€19) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9 (-€8). The journey takes 1h 2m versus 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Leeds
How to get from Rotherham to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 PM0h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange6:50 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 PM0h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange6:50 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:10 PM0h35Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange7:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
P238968:29 AM1h05Rotherham Central (RMC)9:34 AMLeeds station (LDS)$211One-way0 transfers
P239079:28 AM1h06Rotherham Central (RMC)10:34 AMLeeds station (LDS)$211One-way0 transfers
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G0808810:06 AM1h15Rotherham Central (RMC)11:21 AMLeeds station (LDS)$341One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM0h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange10:30 AMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 PM0h35Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange5:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM0h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Leeds:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Leeds costing on average $22 (€19).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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