What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Rotherham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row and arriving at Greasbrough Road/Bridge Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Rotherham Central via Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Barnsley to Rotherham?

The distance between Barnsley and Rotherham is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Rotherham without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Rotherham?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Barnsley to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rotherham bus from?

Barnsley to Rotherham bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rotherham train from?

Barnsley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rotherham is to train which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Barnsley to Rotherham bus arrive?

Barnsley to Rotherham bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Greasbrough Road/Bridge Street station.

Where does the Barnsley to Rotherham train arrive?

Barnsley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Meadowhall station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Rotherham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Barnsley to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Rotherham?

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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Barnsley to Rotherham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Rotherham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Meadowhalltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Rotherham Centraltrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
42 min
£5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Greasbrough Road/Bridge Streetbus 218 / ...
1h 4m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Rotherhamtaxi 12.5 mi
21 min
£28–35
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Rotherhamcar 12.5 mi
21 min
£4–5

Barnsley to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 15.1 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Rotherham Central via Meadowhall in around 42 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Greasbrough Road/Bridge Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Globe Coaches also services this route hourly.

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