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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Rotherham is to bus which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Rotherham Central via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Leicester to Rotherham?

The distance between Leicester and Rotherham is 72 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Leicester to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rotherham bus from?

Leicester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rotherham train from?

Leicester to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Leicester to Rotherham is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Leicester to Rotherham bus arrive?

Leicester to Rotherham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at M&S station.

Where does the Leicester to Rotherham train arrive?

Leicester to Rotherham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Rotherham is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Leicester to Rotherham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Rotherham?

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 36m
£35–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to M&Sbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
2h 49m
£7–13
Drive 64.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Rotherhamcar 64.6 mi
1h 12m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
3h 5m
£23–46

Leicester to Rotherham by train

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.3 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Rotherham, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Westgate/Main Street via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 49m.

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