The average bus between Rotherham and Sandbach takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Sandbach. 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 4 hours between Rotherham and Sandbach. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Sandbach at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Flat Street/Fitzalan Square and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Sandbach? 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 Rotherham to Sandbach. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Sandbach station via Flat Street/Fitzalan Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Rotherham to Sandbach bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Westgate/Unity Place station.
Rotherham to Sandbach bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Common station.
The distance between Rotherham and Sandbach is 74 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Common via Flat Street/Fitzalan Square, Sheffield Interchange/D3, Square, Buxton Road, Market Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.