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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotherham to Wakefield
Compare the available ways to get from Rotherham to Wakefield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Wakefield:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Wakefield costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 43m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Wakefield
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM 2h01 Rotherham 9:41 AM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer
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7:40 AM 2h01 Rotherham 9:41 AM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer
Fastest
7:40 AM 2h01 Rotherham 9:41 AM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer
Other options
1:50 PM 2h02 Rotherham 3:52 PM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer2:50 PM 2h08 Rotherham 4:58 PM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer8:20 PM 2h08 Rotherham 10:28 PM Wakefield Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Wakefield:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Wakefield costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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