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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at College Road/Bridge Street via London Heathrow Airport, Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Rotherham Central via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rotherham?

The distance between Swindon and Rotherham is 171 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Swindon to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rotherham bus from?

Swindon to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rotherham train from?

Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Swindon to Rotherham bus arrive?

Swindon to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Rotherham train arrive?

Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rotherham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Swindon to Rotherham.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£69–116
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicesterbus
3. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
6h 16m
£31–45
Drive 150 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Rotherhamcar 150 mi
2h 55m
£38–54

Swindon to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Rotherham Central via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to College Road/Bridge Street via London Heathrow Airport, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C1 in around 6h 16m.

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