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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherham is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.

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 24m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

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 3h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rotherham?

The distance between Cardiff and Rotherham is 190 miles. The road distance is 186.6 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 3h 53m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 3h 53m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotherham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, 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 24m to drive from Cardiff to Rotherham.

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

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

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 53m
£101–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
6h 17m
£26–49
Drive 185.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rotherhamcar 185.5 mi
3h 24m
£46–67
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 34m
£81–141

Cardiff to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westgate/Main Street via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 17m.

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