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How to get fromGlasgow to Rotherhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 7m
    £61–198

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk010 / ...
    6h 30m
    £30–44

  3. Drive  232.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Rotherhamcar car 232.1 mi
    4h 28m
    £58–84

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 57m
    £65–194

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 58m
    £135–201

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk010 / ...
    8h 2m
    £35–51

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 37m
    £62–146

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 26m
    £69–166

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 4m
    £100–224

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h
    £104–222

Glasgow to Rotherham by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 30m.

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