The average bus between Rotherham and Wakefield takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rotherham to Wakefield. 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 hourly between Rotherham and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 22m • 1 change
2h 22m • 1 change
2h 28m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 1m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 1m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 1m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 1m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
1h 59m • 1 change
2h 21m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rotherham to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Interchange/B5 station and arriving at The Springs H station via Barnsley Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Rotherham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, depart from Rotherham Interchange/B5 station.
Rotherham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at The Springs H station.
Book your Rotherham to Wakefield bus tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Rotherham and Wakefield is 29.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from Rotherham Interchange/B5 to The Springs H via Barnsley Interchange/A13 in around 2h 8m.