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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 an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Rotherham to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (16m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around $4 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Sheffield
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.
- C08891
10:06 AM 0h15 Rotherham Central (RMC) 10:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C08891
10:06 AM 0h15 Rotherham Central (RMC) 10:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P23872
7:46 AM 0h14 Rotherham Central (RMC) 8:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P23890
9:45 AM 0h16 Rotherham Central (RMC) 10:01 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers - P23863
6:41 AM 0h20 Rotherham Central (RMC) 7:01 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers - P23881
8:46 AM 0h15 Rotherham Central (RMC) 9:01 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains 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 Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express.
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