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4.6Travel Information between Rotherham and Wakefield
 Distance | 18 miles (29 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 41 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 18 miles (29 km) by train or bus between Rotherham and Wakefield. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotherham to Wakefield.
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The best way to travel from Rotherham to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Rotherham to Wakefield
Travel to Wakefield 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 Wakefield.
There are 2 options to travel to Wakefield from Rotherham including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Wakefield is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Wakefield:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Wakefield from Rotherham is by train with an average travel time of 41 min.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Getting to Wakefield by bus takes 55 min on average.
The distance is approximately 18 miles (29 km) from Rotherham to Wakefield.
The average frequency per day from Rotherham to Wakefield is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rotherham to Wakefield 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 Wakefield:
- Trains most often depart from Rotherham at Rotherham Central and arrive in Wakefield at Wakefield Westgate.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotherham to Wakefield:
- You can travel by bus between Rotherham and Wakefield with National Express, and you can find National Express Rotherham to Wakefield tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Rotherham to Wakefield with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Rotherham to Wakefield tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rotherham to Wakefield with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Wakefield with National Express.
- You can check for a direct train to Wakefield with Northern Rail (3) with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Wakefield 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 journey.
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