The average bus between Manchester and Rotherham takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Book your Manchester to Rotherham bus tickets online with FlixBus and First South Yorkshire.
The distance between Manchester and Rotherham is 58.6 km. The road distance is 71 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
