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4.6Travel Information to Rotherham from Wakefield
 Distance | 18 miles (29 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 18 miles (29 km) by train or bus between Wakefield and Rotherham. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Wakefield to Rotherham.
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The best way to travel from Wakefield to Rotherham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Rotherham.
There are 2 travel options to Rotherham from Wakefield. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Rotherham from Wakefield is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Rotherham:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Rotherham costing on average $14 (€12).
The fastest way from Wakefield to Rotherham is by bus with an average journey time of 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rotherham that take longer:
Train takes on average 39 min.
Rotherham is approximately 18 miles (29 km) away from Wakefield.
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Rotherham is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Wakefield and Rotherham 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 when traveling from Wakefield to Rotherham:
- Most travelers catch their train from Wakefield Westgate and arrive in Rotherham Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Wakefield to Rotherham:
- You can take a bus from Wakefield to Rotherham with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with National Express from Wakefield to Rotherham.
- You can travel by train from Wakefield to Rotherham with Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Wakefield to Rotherham tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wakefield to Rotherham with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotherham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Wakefield to Rotherham.
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