The average bus between Rotherham and Greater Manchester takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Greater Manchester. 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 Rotherham and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 31m • 2 changes

2h 33m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 31m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham to Greater Manchester? 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 Rotherham to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Greater Manchester station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Rotherham to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Rotherham to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Rotherham and Greater Manchester is 58.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.