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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Salford is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Salford is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Salford. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Salford. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Salford?

The distance between Rotherham and Salford is 49 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Salford without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Rotherham to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Salford bus from?

Rotherham to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Salford train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Salford?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Salford is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Rotherham to Salford bus arrive?

Rotherham to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Salford train arrive?

Rotherham to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Salford is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Rotherham to Salford.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 36m
£16–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2h 43m
£7–11
Drive 44.3 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Salfordcar 44.3 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Salfordtaxi 44.3 mi
1h 3m
£90–110

Rotherham to Salford by train

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Manchester Oxford Road via Sheffield in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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