What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Rotherham Central via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Rotherham is 50 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Rotherham without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Rotherham bus from?

Greater Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Rotherham train from?

Greater Manchester to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rotherham train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Rotherham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Greater Manchester to Rotherham.

Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Rotherham.

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 1m
£15–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
3h 25m
£9–13
Drive 41.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Rotherhamcar 41.6 mi
59 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Rotherhamtaxi 41.6 mi
59 min
£180–220

Greater Manchester to Rotherham by bus and train

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Distance: 49.8 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Rotherham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 1h. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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