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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Leicester is to bus via Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13 which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Interchange/B6 and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange - City Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Leicester?

The distance between Rotherham and Leicester is 72 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Rotherham to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Leicester bus from?

Rotherham to Leicester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Rotherham Interchange/B6 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Leicester?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Rotherham to Leicester bus arrive?

Rotherham to Leicester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13 station.

Where does the Rotherham to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotherham to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Leicester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Rotherham to Leicester.

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

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Rotherham to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 40m
£31–49
Bus via Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/B6 to Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
3h 47m
£10–21
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Leicestercar 65.1 mi
1h 13m
£16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
3h 49m
£14–23

Rotherham to Leicester by train

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Distance: 71.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotherham Interchange/B6 to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13 and Sheffield Interchange - City Centre in around 3h 47m.

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