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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Durham is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Durham is to drive which takes 2h and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Durham via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Durham?

The distance between Rotherham and Durham is 124 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Durham without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 2h 40m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Rotherham to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Durham?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Durham is to train via Leeds which takes 2h 40m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 5h.

Where does the Rotherham to Durham bus arrive?

Rotherham to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotherham to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Durham is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rotherham to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Durham.

Rotherham to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 40m
£43–93
Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Durhamcar 105.2 mi
2h
£26–37
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Interchangebus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
5h
Train
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 42m
£35–84
Train via Northallerton
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain
3. Take the train from Northallerton to Durhamtrain
3h 39m
£44–81

Rotherham to Durham by train

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Durham via Leeds in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Interchange in around 5h.

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