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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at College Road/Bridge Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Rotherham?

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 26m.

How far is it from Darlington to Rotherham?

The distance between Darlington and Rotherham is 91 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Rotherham without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Darlington to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Rotherham bus from?

Darlington to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Rotherham train from?

Darlington to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Darlington to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Darlington to Rotherham bus arrive?

Darlington to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Darlington to Rotherham train arrive?

Darlington to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Rotherham is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Darlington to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Rotherham?

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Rotherham Interchange/B7bus X3 / ...
1h 55m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 591
3h 5m
£17–45
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
2h 26m
£38–77
Drive 88.5 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Rotherhamcar 88.5 mi
1h 40m
£22–32

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 once daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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