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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotherham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:59 AM1h32Rotherham11:31 AMLeicester$541One-way0 transfers
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9:59 AM1h32Rotherham11:31 AMLeicester$541One-way0 transfers
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9:59 AM1h32Rotherham11:31 AMLeicester$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Leicester:
A bus is $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Leicester costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Leicester 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 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
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