There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to East Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 52m£62–89Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rotherham to East Midlandscar 58.9 mi
1h 17m£15–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Corporation Street/Bridge Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
- Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 19m£42–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to King Streetbus Lc8
3h 11m£52–71Bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Brampton Roadbus 19
4h 35m£34–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £22.
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/A2 and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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 52m.
The distance between Rotherham and East Midlands is 91 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rotherham to East Midlands, including transfers.
Rotherham to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and East Midlands, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to East Midlands via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Brampton Road in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Corporation Street/Bridge Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Rotherham to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Rotherham to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to East Midlands is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Rotherham to East Midlands.
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