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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Rotherham is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Rotherham Central via Newcastle and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Rotherham?

The distance between Sunderland and Rotherham is 137 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sunderland to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rotherham train from?

Sunderland to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Sunderland to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Rotherham train arrive?

Sunderland to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Rotherham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Sunderland to Rotherham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 59m
£32–90
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 / ...
3h 38m
£17–34
Drive 115 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Rotherhamcar 115 mi
2h 9m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Doncastertrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus X3
3h 4m
£34–47
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain
4h 22m
£41–74

Sunderland to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 3h 38m.

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