The average bus between Cardiff and Rotherham takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rotherham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rotherham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rotherham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Book your Cardiff to Rotherham bus tickets online with National Express and First South Yorkshire.
The distance between Cardiff and Rotherham is 249.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westgate/Main Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 3m.