There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Darlington to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus X3
1h 58mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 591
3h 8m£17–45Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
2h 27m£36–74Drive 88.5 mi
- Drive from Darlington to Rotherhamcar 88.5 mi
1h 40m£22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Rotherham Central via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Darlington and Rotherham is 91 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Rotherham without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Darlington to Rotherham, including transfers.
Darlington to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Rotherham, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 twice daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Train from Darlington to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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More Questions & Answers
Darlington to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Darlington to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Rotherham is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Darlington to Rotherham.
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