What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Brampton Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Sheffield and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Rotherham to East Midlands?

The distance between Rotherham and East Midlands is 91 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherham to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Rotherham to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rotherham to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotherham to East Midlands train from?

Rotherham to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Rotherham to East Midlands bus arrive?

Rotherham to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Rotherham to East Midlands train arrive?

Rotherham to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to East Midlands is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Rotherham to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 967+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Rotherham to East Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 49m
£51–81
Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to East Midlandscar 58.9 mi
1h 17m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/A9 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus X2
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 32m
£32–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to King Streetbus Lc8
3h 9m
£43–61
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Brampton Roadbus 19
3h 57m
£18–37

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and East Midlands, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to East Midlands via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Brampton Road in around 3h 57m.

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