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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Doncaster is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Doncaster is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Doncaster?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fitzwilliam Road/Hatherley Road and arriving at Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate West. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Doncaster?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Doncaster. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Rotherham to Doncaster?

The distance between Rotherham and Doncaster is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The train from Rotherham Central to Doncaster takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Doncaster bus from?

Rotherham to Doncaster bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Fitzwilliam Road/Hatherley Road station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Doncaster train from?

Rotherham to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Doncaster?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Doncaster is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Rotherham to Doncaster bus arrive?

Rotherham to Doncaster bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate West station.

Where does the Rotherham to Doncaster train arrive?

Rotherham to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Doncaster is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Rotherham to Doncaster.

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

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Where can I stay near Doncaster?

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
26 min
£4–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Road/Hatherley Road to Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate Westbus X3
50 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Doncastertaxi 12.8 mi
23 min
£60–75
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Doncastercar 12.8 mi
23 min
£4–5

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Distance: 12.6 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rotherham Central to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, First South Yorkshire operates a bus from Fitzwilliam Road/Hatherley Road to Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate West every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min. Stagecoach Yorkshire also services this route every 20 minutes.

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