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 £26 - £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 £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Durham?

The distance between Rotherham and Durham is 111 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 which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Rotherham to Durham bus arrive?

Rotherham to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Rotherham to Durham train arrive?

Rotherham to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster 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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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 36m
£34–73
Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Durhamcar 105.2 mi
2h
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
4h 44m
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2h 41m
£38–80
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 38m
£37–65

Rotherham to Durham by train

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Durham via Doncaster in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Bus Station Stand H via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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