The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Rotherham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Derby for Rotherham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:451h05Derby15:50Rotherham£111One-way0 changes
14:451h05Derby15:50Rotherham£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 57 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Rotherham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Rotherham coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:45 Derby | 1h05 | 15:50 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Rotherham by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Rotherham
Buses from Derby to Rotherham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to RotherhamYou can travel by bus between Derby to Rotherham with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Rotherham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Rotherham by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotherham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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