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Compare train and bus for Rotherham to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Wakefield:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Wakefield costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
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How to get from Rotherham to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:33 AM0h43Rotherham8:16 AMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
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7:33 AM0h43Rotherham8:16 AMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:33 AM0h43Rotherham8:16 AMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:28 AM0h44Rotherham6:12 AMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
6:28 AM0h45Rotherham7:13 AMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
12:29 PM0h45Rotherham1:14 PMWakefield$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Wakefield:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Wakefield costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Travel with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Globe Coaches to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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