There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - York / ...
3h 52m£36–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
6h 40m£16–31Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
6h 4m£19–62Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Rotherhamcar 185.8 mi
3h 23m£45–65
Cardiff to Rotherham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
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 3h 52m.
The distance between Cardiff and Rotherham is 190 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Cardiff to Rotherham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 4m.
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 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westgate/Main Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 4m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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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