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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Sunderland is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Sunderland via Doncaster and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Rotherham to Sunderland?

The distance between Rotherham and Sunderland is 137 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Rotherham to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Rotherham to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotherham to Sunderland train arrive?

Rotherham to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Sunderland is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Rotherham to Sunderland.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h
£32–91
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 10m
£17–34
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Sunderlandcar 115.3 mi
2h 8m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street/Bridge Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
3h 59m
£33–48
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
4h 22m
£42–74

Rotherham to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Sunderland via Doncaster and Newcastle in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 10m.

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