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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Rotherham is to bus via Westgate/Main Street which costs £6 - £13 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Corporation Street/Bridge Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Rotherham Central via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Rotherham?

The distance between Gateshead and Rotherham is 125 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Gateshead to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Rotherham bus from?

Gateshead to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Rotherham train from?

Gateshead to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Gateshead to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Gateshead to Rotherham bus arrive?

Gateshead to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Gateshead to Rotherham train arrive?

Gateshead to Rotherham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Rotherham is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gateshead to Rotherham.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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

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

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 Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Rotherham Centraltrain Adwick - Sheffield / ...
2h 11m
£24–97
Bus via Westgate/Main Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
3h 23m
£6–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
3h 5m
£9–22
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Rotherhamcar 118.5 mi
2h 16m
£29–42
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2h 56m
£28–100

Gateshead to Rotherham by train

156Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Rotherham Central via Doncaster in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily.

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