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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to bus via Bristol which costs £13 - £45 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rotherham?

The distance between Cardiff and Rotherham is 190 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cardiff to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotherham bus from?

Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotherham train from?

Cardiff to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 6h.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotherham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotherham train arrive?

Cardiff to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rotherham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Rotherham.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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Cardiff to Rotherham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
4h
£52–167
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
6h
£14–41
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rotherham185.8 mi
3h 21m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 28m
£88–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangeUk078
6h 40m
£17–51

Cardiff to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotherham Central via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Westgate/Main Street via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h.

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