There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
5h 18m£32–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
7h 19m£23–55Drive 166.4 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Rotherham166.4 mi
3h 30m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Meadowhall
8h 54m
Aberystwyth to Rotherham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Rotherham Central via Shrewsbury, Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Rotherham is 181 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rotherham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Rotherham, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Rotherham Central via Shrewsbury, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Westgate/Main Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 19m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Rotherham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Rotherham is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Aberystwyth to Rotherham.
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