How to travel from Rotherham to Leeds

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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 €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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€16

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€6

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1h 29m

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1h 31m

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1h 1m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Rotherham to Leeds

How to get from Rotherham to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotherham to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:35PM0h35
Rotherham
04:10PMLeeds
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:35PM0h35
Rotherham
04:10PMLeeds
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:35PM0h35
Rotherham
04:10PMLeeds
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:55AM0h45
Rotherham
04:40AMLeeds
$81One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:40PM0h40
Rotherham
10:20PMLeeds
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:20PM0h45
Rotherham
10:05PMLeeds
$91One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotherham and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotherham to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rotherham to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Rotherham to Leeds is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotherham to Leeds is:
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotherham to Leeds:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotherham to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotherham to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotherham to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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