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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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€12 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Rotherham:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Rotherham costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Rotherham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Rotherham by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Rotherham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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