Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$20 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
6:10 PM0h40Rotherham6:50 PMLeeds$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:10 PM0h40Rotherham6:50 PMLeeds$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:10 PM0h40Rotherham6:50 PMLeeds$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:55 AM0h45Rotherham5:40 AMLeeds$71One-way0 transfers
1:15 PM0h45Rotherham2:00 PMLeeds$81One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM0h40Rotherham11:20 PMLeeds$81One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Rotherham to Leeds
Travel to Leeds 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 Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Leeds:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Leeds costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 16 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 train and bus 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, first_transpennine_express to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Travelling from Rotherham to Leeds: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

