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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Cardiff?

The distance between Rotherham and Cardiff is 190 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Cardiff without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Rotherham to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Cardiff bus from?

Rotherham to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Cardiff train from?

Rotherham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Rotherham to Cardiff bus arrive?

Rotherham to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Rotherham to Cardiff train arrive?

Rotherham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Cardiff is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Rotherham to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m
£97–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 58m
£20–47
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Cardiffcar 185.4 mi
3h 25m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 10m
£75–141

Rotherham to Cardiff by train

103Weekly Trains

4h 32mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotherham to Cardiff.

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Cardiff North Road via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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