How to travel from Rotherham to Sheffield

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Travel Information between Rotherham and Sheffield

Distance5 miles (8 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$1 - $2
Cheapest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 14 min
Fastest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 14 min
Popular travel companiesFirst South Yorkshire or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 5 miles (8 km) by train or bus to Sheffield from Rotherham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are First South Yorkshire or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotherham to Sheffield.

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from Rotherham to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)
07:57AM0h17
Rotherham
08:14AMSheffield
$31One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
07:57AM0h17
Rotherham
08:14AMSheffield
$31One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
09:45AM0h16
Rotherham
10:01AMSheffield
$31One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
06:56AM0h17
Rotherham
07:13AMSheffield
$31One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
12:45PM0h16
Rotherham
01:01PMSheffield
$31One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
03:58PM0h16
Rotherham
04:14PMSheffield
$41One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotherham to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield 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 Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel from Rotherham to Sheffield including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Sheffield from Rotherham is by taking a train, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Rotherham to Sheffield:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Rotherham to Sheffield costing on average $1 (€1).

The fastest way to get to Sheffield from Rotherham is by train with an average travel time of 14 min.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes 28 min on average.

The distance from Rotherham to Sheffield is approximately 5 miles (8 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotherham to Sheffield is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Sheffield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotherham to Sheffield:

  • Trains mostly leave from Rotherham Central and tend to arrive in Sheffield.

The following travel companies offer services from Rotherham to Sheffield:

  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express to go to Sheffield by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Northern Rail (3) Rotherham to Sheffield tickets on Omio for $2 (€2).

Yes, there are direct routes from Rotherham to Sheffield with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Sheffield with First South Yorkshire.
  • You can check for a direct train to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Sheffield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Rotherham to Sheffield? Many Omio customers who go from Rotherham to Sheffield usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Sheffield, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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