Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
35 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
36 m
Buses on 17 Sept
29
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotherham to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Leeds will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 29 buses from Rotherham to Leeds, including 29 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 43 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Leeds:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Leeds costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 1m.
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 1m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Leeds coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h10 | 2:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 3:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h35 | 3:05 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX467 | 5:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 5:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 9:00 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h50 | 9:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 10:30 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 12:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 11:45 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 12:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 | 12:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 13:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h35 | 13:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 13:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 13:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 14:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 14:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 15:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 16:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 16:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 16:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h55 | 17:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h35 | 17:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 17:35 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h50 | 18:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 18:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 18:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 19:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 19:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h35 | 19:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 20:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 20:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 22:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 23:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 22:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h45 | 23:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 22:40 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0h40 | 23:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h10 | 23:55 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Rotherham to Leeds run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 43 km distance in 35m.
Distance 43 km |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Most Rotherham to Leeds buses use the Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). Use this guide to compare Rotherham and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange is 4 km from Rotherham city centre. Public transport options include:
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs available.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
Available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Fully accessible for disabled passengers.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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