There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Durham to DoncasterNewcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market StreetX3
2h 22mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangemegabus M20
2h 52m£12–17Drive 103.9 mi
- Drive from Durham to Rotherham103.9 mi
2h 3m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Durham to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham CentralLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2h 43m£25–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Rotherham is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Rotherham Central via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Durham and Rotherham is 113 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Rotherham without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Durham to Rotherham, including transfers.
Durham to Rotherham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.
Durham to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Rotherham is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £12 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Rotherham, England?
Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 43m.
Train from Durham to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Durham to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Rotherham Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Rotherham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Durham to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Rotherham is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Durham to Rotherham.
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