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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Sheffield:
A train is $1 (€0.96) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotherham to Sheffield costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
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How to get from Rotherham to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:31 AM0h17Rotherham9:48 AMSheffield$31One-way0 transfers
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9:31 AM0h17Rotherham9:48 AMSheffield$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 PM0h16Rotherham8:01 PMSheffield$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:58 AM0h18Rotherham11:16 AMSheffield$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Sheffield:
A train is $1 (€0.96) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotherham to Sheffield costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Sheffield 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 Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach East Midlands, Stagecoach Yorkshire to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Sheffield by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire.
- 7 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
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