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How to get fromYork to Rotherhamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Rotherham Centraltrain train York - Sheffield
    1h 7m
    £16–29

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    2h 33m
    £8–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus bus X3
    1h 27m

  4. Drive 45.9 mi

    1. Drive from York to Rotherhamcar car 45.9 mi
    1h 10m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from York to Rotherhamtaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 10m
    £100–130

  6. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham Centraltrain train Doncaster - Sheffield / ...
    1h 18m
    £13–34

  7. Train, line 221 bus

    1. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B6 to Greasbrough Road/Bridge Streetbus bus 221
    2h 1m
    £12–30

York to Rotherham by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from York to Rotherham Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 33m.

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