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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sunderland to Rotherham
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sunderland to Rotherham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Rotherham will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sunderland 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 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sunderland to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Rotherham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Rotherham coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:30 Sunderland | 2h50 | 15:20 Rotherham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Sunderland to Rotherham.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Rotherham
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Buses from Sunderland to Rotherham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 04:55 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Sunderland to RotherhamYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Rotherham with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sunderland to Rotherham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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