There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Derby
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 53m£98–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
6h 36m£19–34Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Rotherhamcar 185.8 mi
3h 23m£47–67Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 39m£79–140
Cardiff to Rotherham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rotherham Central via Derby and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Cardiff and Rotherham is 192 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham without a car is to train via Derby which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Rotherham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to train via Derby which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotherham, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotherham Central via Derby and Sheffield in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Westgate/Main Street via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 36m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- 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
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.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
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rotherham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Rotherham.
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