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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, while a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (13m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around $4 compared to roughly $2 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.
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How to get from Sheffield to Rotherham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:33 AM0h32Sheffield9:05 AMRotherham$71One-way0 transfers
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- 8:33 AM0h32Sheffield9:05 AMRotherham$71One-way0 transfers
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- 8:33 AM0h32Sheffield9:05 AMRotherham$71One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Rotherham
Travel to Rotherham 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 Sheffield to Rotherham.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Rotherham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire to go to Rotherham by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Rotherham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with First South Yorkshire.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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