There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Rotherham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 51m£75–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 561 / ...
6h 37m£29–112Drive 150 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Rotherhamcar 150 mi
2h 55m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m£81–131
Swindon to Rotherham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via London Victoria and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Rotherham Central via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Swindon and Rotherham is 249 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Rotherham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Swindon to Rotherham, including transfers.
Swindon to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Rotherham is to train via London which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £120 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Rotherham, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Rotherham Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Westgate/Main Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Rotherham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Swindon to Rotherham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rotherham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Swindon to Rotherham.
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