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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Manchester is to bus which costs £4 - £14 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Manchester is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Manchester?

The distance between Rotherham and Manchester is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £35.

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

The train from Rotherham Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Manchester bus from?

Rotherham to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Manchester train from?

Rotherham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £14 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Rotherham to Manchester bus arrive?

Rotherham to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Manchester train arrive?

Rotherham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Manchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Rotherham to Manchester.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Manchester 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 Rotherham Central to Manchester PiccadillyCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 19m
£15–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2h 31m
£4–14
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Manchester42 mi
58 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Manchester42 mi
58 min
£90–110
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to SheffieldLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester PiccadillyCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 24m
£11–41

Rotherham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 48 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Rotherham Central to Manchester Piccadilly 6 times a week. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £4–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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