What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherham to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to South Shields is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to South Shields is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at South Shields via Doncaster and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Rotherham to South Shields?

The distance between Rotherham and South Shields is 135 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherham to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherham to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Rotherham to South Shields?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Rotherham to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to South Shields bus from?

Rotherham to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to South Shields train from?

Rotherham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to South Shields?

The best way to get from Rotherham to South Shields is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Rotherham to South Shields bus arrive?

Rotherham to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Rotherham to South Shields train arrive?

Rotherham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to South Shields is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rotherham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1941+ hotels available in South Shields.

Rotherham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to South Shields by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
2h 41m
£33–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
4h 49m
£17–35
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to South Shieldscar 123.3 mi
2h 17m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 26m
£45–95
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
5h 19m
£22–33

Rotherham to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotherham Central to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 26m.

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