How to travel from Rotherham to Leicester

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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

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$47

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2h 38m

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2h 8m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Rotherham to Leicester

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

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

  • East Midlands Railway
    9:59 AM1h32
    Rotherham
    11:31 AMLeicester
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands Railway
    9:59 AM1h32
    Rotherham
    11:31 AMLeicester
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railway
    9:59 AM1h32
    Rotherham
    11:31 AMLeicester
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotherham to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotherham and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotherham to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rotherham to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Rotherham to Leicester is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotherham to Leicester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotherham to Leicester:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotherham to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotherham to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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