Rotherham to York bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rotherham to York

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£8

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

2 h 23 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

61 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotherham to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotherham to York will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Rotherham for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 6 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.

National Express
10:151h40
Rotherham
11:55York
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
03:553h06
Rotherham
07:01York
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Rotherham to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 61 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£24

Average Price

2h 12m

Average total duration

1h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Rotherham to York bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 09:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express10:15 Rotherham
1h40
11:55 York0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
national_express03:55 Rotherham
3h06
07:01 York0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Rotherham to York

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Buses from Rotherham to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
61 km
Average bus duration
1h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
12
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
04:05
Last bus
22:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Rotherham to YorkYou can travel by bus between Rotherham to York with National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£6
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Rotherham to York coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Rotherham to York with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotherham to York.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Rotherham to York can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Rotherham to York is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Rotherham to York coach time is 1 h 35 min   covering the 38 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Rotherham to York leaves at 10: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Rotherham to York leaves at 21: 20.
For the route from Rotherham to York you can take a coach with National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to York from Rotherham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Rotherham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Rotherham, Interchange Bus Station and Rotherham. When arriving in York, you can end your trip in coach stations like York, Rail Station, York, Train Station and York, Stonebow.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rotherham, Interchange Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (507 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at York, Rail Station, located 0.5 miles (786 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to York from Rotherham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Rotherham to York is March.
You have options as you can travel to York from Rotherham 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and York

Rotherham
York
The major coach station for departures in Rotherham is Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange for your trip from Rotherham to York.
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