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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rotherham is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rotherham Central via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rotherham?

The distance between Manchester and Rotherham is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotherham without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Manchester to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rotherham train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotherham is to train via Sheffield which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Rotherham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Rotherham?

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

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

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Manchester to Rotherham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Rotherham Centraltrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
1h 20m
£17–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
1h 53m
£7–10
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rotherhamcar 42 mi
59 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Rotherhamtaxi 42 mi
59 min
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 24m
£19–31

Manchester to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 48 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rotherham Central via Sheffield in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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