There are 6 ways to get from Rotherham to Thorne by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotherham Central to Thorne Northtrain Sheffield - Hull
42 min£5–8Bus, line 387 bus
- Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/A1 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus 387 / ...
1h 54mDrive 24.7 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Thornecar 24.7 mi
29 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rotherham to Thornetaxi 24.7 mi
29 min£50–65Train via Doncaster
- Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Adwick / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to Thorne Northtrain Sheffield - Hull / ...
1h 22m£5–8Line 221 bus, line 387 bus
- Take the bus from St Anns Road/Selborne Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B6bus 221
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus 387 / ...
2h 24m
Rotherham to Thorne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Thorne is to train via Doncaster which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Thorne is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Thorne. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Interchange/A1 and arriving at Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Thorne North. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Rotherham and Thorne is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Thorne without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £8.
The train from Rotherham Central to Thorne North takes 42 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Rotherham to Thorne bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Rotherham Interchange/A1 station.
Rotherham to Thorne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Thorne is to train which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 387 bus, which costs and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Thorne, Doncaster, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rotherham Central to Thorne North once a week. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotherham Interchange/A1 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rotherham Central to Thorne North
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–8
Train from Rotherham Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
Train from Doncaster to Thorne North
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £1–2
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotherham Interchange/A1 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Bus from St Anns Road/Selborne Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
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 Thorne bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 station.
Rotherham to Thorne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thorne North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Thorne is 25 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Rotherham to Thorne.
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