The average bus between Greater Manchester and Rotherham takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Rotherham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 34m • 2 changes

2h 31m • 2 changes

3h 14m • 2 changesArrives next day


10h 16m • 2 changes

2h 47m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changes

3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Rotherham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Greater Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Greater Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Rotherham is 58.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.