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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Rotherham is to bus via Westgate/Main Street which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Rotherham is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Corporation Street/Bridge Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Rotherham Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Rotherham?

The distance between Glasgow and Rotherham is 296 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Rotherham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Glasgow to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Rotherham bus from?

Glasgow to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Rotherham train from?

Glasgow to Rotherham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Rotherham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Glasgow to Rotherham bus arrive?

Glasgow to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Glasgow to Rotherham train arrive?

Glasgow to Rotherham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Rotherham is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Glasgow to Rotherham.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 6m
£61–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31 / ...
5h 44m
£31–67
Drive 232.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Rotherhamcar 232.1 mi
4h 28m
£58–83
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 12m
£69–212
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 58m
£133–198
Bus via Westgate/Main Street
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk010 / ...
8h 5m
£36–52
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4h 34m
£59–146
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 39m
£78–200
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
6h 3m
£97–214

Glasgow to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Rotherham Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 5 times a day. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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