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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rotherham to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Rotherham to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Nottingham:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Nottingham costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Nottingham
How to get from Rotherham to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:40 AM 0h50 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 11:30 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:40 AM 0h50 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 11:30 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
10:40 AM 0h50 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 11:30 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
4:25 PM 0h50 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 5:15 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:20 AM 0h55 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 11:15 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:45 PM 0h55 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange 3:40 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Nottingham:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Nottingham costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Nottingham by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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