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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Bournemouth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Bournemouth?

The distance between Rotherham and Bournemouth is 256 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Bournemouth bus from?

Rotherham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Bournemouth train from?

Rotherham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Rotherham to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Rotherham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Rotherham to Bournemouth train arrive?

Rotherham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Bournemouth is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rotherham to Bournemouth.

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

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Rotherham to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotherham to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 45m
£107–174
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
10h 7m
£31–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 42m
£36–57
Drive 226.6 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Bournemouthcar 226.6 mi
3h 50m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 38m
£99–243
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 22m
£85–290
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
£120–313

Rotherham to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 254.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Bournemouth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Bournemouth Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 7h 42m.

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