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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Rotherham is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Rotherham is to train which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Rotherham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Fitzwilliam Road/Cottenham Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Rotherham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doncaster and arriving at Rotherham Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Doncaster to Rotherham?

The distance between Doncaster and Rotherham is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £20.

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

The train from Doncaster to Rotherham Central takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Rotherham bus from?

Doncaster to Rotherham bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Rotherham train from?

Doncaster to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Rotherham is to train which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Doncaster to Rotherham bus arrive?

Doncaster to Rotherham bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Fitzwilliam Road/Cottenham Road station.

Where does the Doncaster to Rotherham train arrive?

Doncaster to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rotherham Central station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Rotherham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Doncaster to Rotherham.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Rotherham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham CentralAdwick - Sheffield / ...
22 min
£2–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Fitzwilliam Road/Cottenham RoadX3
49 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Doncaster to Rotherham13 mi
23 min
£29–35
Drive 13 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Rotherham13 mi
23 min
£4–5

Doncaster to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 12.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Doncaster to Rotherham Central hourly. Tickets cost £2–9 and the journey takes 22 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, First South Yorkshire operates a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Fitzwilliam Road/Cottenham Road every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 49 min. Stagecoach Yorkshire also services this route hourly.

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