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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rotherham is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Rotherham is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Rotherham Central via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Derby to Rotherham?

The distance between Derby and Rotherham is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Derby to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rotherham bus from?

Derby to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rotherham train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Derby to Rotherham is to train which takes 56 min and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Derby to Rotherham bus arrive?

Derby to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Derby to Rotherham train arrive?

Derby to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Rotherham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Derby to Rotherham.

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

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Rotherham Centraltrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
56 min
£20–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk002
1h 25m
£4–8
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Rotherhamcar 41.5 mi
46 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Rotherhamtaxi 41.5 mi
46 min
£90–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Meadowhalltrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2h 40m
£16–28

Derby to Rotherham by train

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Map of how to get from Derby to Rotherham.

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a train from Derby to Rotherham Central via Sheffield in around 56 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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