There are 6 ways to get from Rotherham to Sheffield by train, bus, rideshare, tram, taxi, 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- Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain York - Sheffield / ...
15 min£1–6Bus
- Take the bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Waingate/CG19bus X3
35 min£3–4Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rotherham to Sheffield7.2 mi
27 min£1–2Tram
- Take the tram from Rotherham Station To Sheffield to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge To Citytram Tt
20 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rotherham to Sheffieldtaxi 6.2 mi
13 min£29–35Drive 6.2 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Sheffieldcar 6.2 mi
13 min£2–3
Rotherham to Sheffield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Sheffield is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Sheffield is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £29 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Waingate/CG19. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Rotherham and Sheffield is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £6.
The train from Rotherham Central to Sheffield takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rotherham to Sheffield bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Westgate/Unity Place station.
Rotherham to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Sheffield is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Sheffield, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rotherham Central to Sheffield every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 15 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, First South Yorkshire operates a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Waingate/CG19 every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 35 min. Stagecoach Yorkshire also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rotherham Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Rotherham Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 952 0002
- Website
- traveline.info
Tram from Rotherham Station To Sheffield to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge To City
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-GB/supertram/home
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Waingate/CG19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Waingate/CG19
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rotherham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £29–35
Phoenix Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1709 919 191
Goldstar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1709 838 383
- Website
- goldstar-taxis.com
Dial A Cab Rotherham
- Phone
- +44 1709 510 540
- Website
- dialacabrotherhamltd.co.uk
City Taxis Rotherham
- Phone
- +44 1709 555 000
- Website
- citytaxis.com
A1 Taxis Rotherham
- Phone
- +44 1709 555 555
- Website
- a1taxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rotherham to Sheffield bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Waingate/CG19 station.
Rotherham to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Sheffield is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Rotherham to Sheffield.
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There are 1564+ hotels available in Sheffield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotherham and Sheffield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.