What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham?

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Corporation Street/Bridge Street via Bus Station, Carlisle and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Rotherham?

The distance between Cumbria and Rotherham is 158 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbria to Rotherham without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Cumbria to Rotherham?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cumbria to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Rotherham bus from?

Cumbria to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Rotherham train from?

Cumbria to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Rotherham is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Cumbria to Rotherham bus arrive?

Cumbria to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Cumbria to Rotherham train arrive?

Cumbria to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Rotherham is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cumbria to Rotherham.

Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Rotherham.

Cumbria to Rotherham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 31m
£47–85
Drive 122.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cumbria to Rotherhamcar 122.7 mi
2h 44m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
6h 16m
£37–50
Bus via Westgate/Main Street
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
6h 16m
£37–49

Cumbria to Rotherham by bus and train

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Distance: 157.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rotherham Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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