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How to get fromSouthampton to Rotherhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    4h 29m
    £94–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus Uk900 / ...
    8h 10m
    £34–51

  3. Drive  199.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Rotherhamcar car 199.5 mi
    3h 27m
    £50–72

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h
    £102–363

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    4h 45m
    £102–175

Southampton to Rotherham by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to College Road/Bridge Street via London Heathrow Airport, Sheffield Interchange - City Centre, and Arundel Gate/AG6 in around 8h 10m.

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