The average bus between Leicester and Rotherham takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rotherham station via M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Leicester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Book your Leicester to Rotherham bus tickets online with Arriva UK, FlixBus and First South Yorkshire.
The distance between Leicester and Rotherham is 89.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Westgate/Main Street via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 46m.