The average bus between Colchester and Rotherham takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Colchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Book your Colchester to Rotherham bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and First South Yorkshire.
The distance between Colchester and Rotherham is 229.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Westgate/Main Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 24m.