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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Manchester 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 1h 18m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Manchester
How to get from Rotherham to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Manchester:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Manchester costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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