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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Rotherham is to bus via Corporation Street/Bridge Street which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Rotherham is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Rotherham Central via Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Rotherham?

The distance between Motherwell and Rotherham is 259 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Rotherham without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 4h 49m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Motherwell to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Rotherham train from?

Motherwell to Rotherham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Rotherham is to train via Lancaster which takes 4h 49m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Motherwell to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Motherwell to Rotherham train arrive?

Motherwell to Rotherham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Rotherham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Motherwell to Rotherham.

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

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Motherwell to Rotherham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
4h 49m
£90–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
7h 14m
£28–126
Drive 221.1 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Rotherhamcar 221.1 mi
4h 12m
£55–79
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 27m
£71–201
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgatetrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 36m
£154–217
Bus via Corporation Street/Bridge Street
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk010 / ...
9h 31m
£36–60
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
5h 8m
£75–166
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 51m
£80–176

Motherwell to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Rotherham Central via Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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