The average bus between Rotherham and Skelmanthorpe takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Skelmanthorpe. 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 every 4 hours between Rotherham and Skelmanthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Skelmanthorpe at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnsley Interchange/A3 and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Skelmanthorpe? 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 Skelmanthorpe. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Skelmanthorpe station via Barnsley Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Rotherham to Skelmanthorpe bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, depart from Rotherham Interchange/B5 station.
Rotherham to Skelmanthorpe bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, arrive at Denby Dale Rail Station.
The distance between Rotherham and Skelmanthorpe is 26.5 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Rotherham Interchange/B5 to Queen Street via Barnsley Interchange/A3 and Denby Dale Rail Station in around 3h 5m.