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South Shields to Rotherham buses

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The average bus between South Shields and Rotherham takes 5h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields 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.

5h 51m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
4h 58m
£17–34

South Shields to Rotherham bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between South Shields and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire6h 35m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire8h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst South Yorkshire4h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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.

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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Westgate/Main Street via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 58m.

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