What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Rotherham Central via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rotherham is 125 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham?

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham Centraltrain Doncaster - Sheffield / ...
2h 12m
£38–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
3h 8m
£14–25
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherhamcar 121.1 mi
2h 15m
£30–43
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
3h
£51–104
Bus via Corporation Street/Bridge Street
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
3h 15m
£18–28

Newcastle upon Tyne to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 124.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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