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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotherham to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $473 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotherham to London
Compare the available ways to get from Rotherham to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to London:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to London costing on average $103.
A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotherham to London costing on average $473.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to London
How to get from Rotherham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX467
11:35 PM 5h25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 5:00 AM London, Earl's Court $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX467
11:35 PM 5h25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 5:00 AM London, Earl's Court $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G07949+
P244246:39 AM 2h14 Rotherham Central (RMC) 8:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) $190 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- P24480+
W7079911:58 AM 2h41 Rotherham Central (RMC) 2:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer 
C00194+P2447711:20 AM 2h24 Rotherham Central (RMC) 1:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer- G89693+C02140+P23913
11:47 AM 2h36 Rotherham Central (RMC) 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX467
11:35 PM 5h45 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX561
7:55 PM 3h55 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX561
1:40 PM 4h10 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to London:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to London costing on average $103.
A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotherham to London costing on average $473.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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