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How to get fromManchester to Rotherhamby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    1h 18m
    £19–32
  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Rotherhamcar car 42 mi
    59 min
    £11–15
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    2h 31m
    £13–33
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Rotherhamtaxi taxi 42 mi
    59 min
    £90–110

Manchester to Rotherham by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rotherham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhall hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 31m.

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