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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rotherham is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rotherham is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rotherham?

The distance between Manchester and Rotherham is 49 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Manchester to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rotherham bus from?

Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotherham is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Rotherham bus arrive?

Manchester to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rotherham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Manchester to Rotherham.

Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 171+ hotels available in Rotherham.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 18m
£19–32
Drive 42 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Rotherhamcar 42 mi
59 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2h 31m
£13–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Rotherhamtaxi 42 mi
59 min
£90–110

Manchester to Rotherham by train and bus

112Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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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