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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Rotherham is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Rotherham Central via Newcastle and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from South Shields to Rotherham?

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

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Rotherham without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from South Shields to Rotherham, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Shields to Rotherham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Rotherham?

The best way to get from South Shields to Rotherham is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the South Shields to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Rotherham train arrive?

South Shields to Rotherham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Rotherham is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from South Shields to Rotherham.

Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Rotherham.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 5m
£32–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
4h 58m
£17–34
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Rotherhamcar 123.3 mi
2h 18m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
3h 51m
£44–95
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 1m
£22–32

South Shields to Rotherham by subway and train

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Westgate/Main Street via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Rotherham Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 51m.

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