The average bus between Manchester and Rotherham takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 every 3 hours between Manchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 46m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


2h 20m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


2h 27m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
The distance between Manchester and Rotherham is 58.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 33m.