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Compare train and coach for York to Rotherham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Rotherham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 61 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Rotherham is a coach with an average price of £26.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Rotherham:
A coach is 0 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Rotherham costing on average £26.
The fastest way to travel from York to Rotherham is by train with an average journey time of 47m.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 48m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Rotherham including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.32. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 8m 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.
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.
Compare prices and tickets York to Rotherham by train or coach
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Why should you book York to Rotherham coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from York to Rotherham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from York to Rotherham.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from York to Rotherham.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from York to Rotherham.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Rotherham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from York to Rotherham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £26 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 61 km distance in 2h 45m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £26
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £26
Bus providers: National Express from York to RotherhamYou can travel by bus between York to Rotherham with National Express for as low as £26. 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 National Express Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest National Express Price
£9
National Express frequency
10 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.
What's included in each class
Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.
Complete guide to Rotherham
Things to do in Rotherham
Discover the best of Rotherham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotherham trip today.
- Recommended
Clifton Park Museum
Rotherham's main museum in a historic mill, covering local history, industry and changing exhibitions in the town centre.
- Recommended
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Working steelworks museum offering guided visits into a former electric arc furnace site. Strong choice for industrial heritage enthusiasts.
- Recommended
Roche Abbey Visitor Centre
Visitor centre and exhibition space telling the story of one of South Yorkshire's most important monastic ruins and its landscape.
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Clifton Park
Large public park with gardens, lake, play areas and walking routes around Clifton Park Museum and Boston Castle.
- Recommended
Rother Valley Country Park
Extensive country park around reservoirs and woodland, popular for walking, wildlife and broad views across the south Pennine fringe.
- Recommended
Wentworth Village
Picturesque estate village with stone houses, green spaces and access to Wentworth Woodhouse, churchyard walks and local heritage.
Yorkshire pudding
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy in South Yorkshire Sunday lunches.
Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic local Sunday dinner, prized across Yorkshire for rich gravy and hearty portions.
- Vegetarian
Parkin
Parkin is a sticky Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats, treacle and syrup, long linked to autumn and Bonfire Night.
The Blue Elephant
Well-liked Greek restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a casual setting.
Marcellos Ristorante
Reliable Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Elliots
Smart contemporary restaurant in Wickersley with modern British cooking and a polished but approachable feel.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate by UK standards. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in major cities, while buses, taxis and everyday costs are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
FAQs: York to Rotherham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.
Cheap coach tickets from York to Rotherham can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for York to Rotherham is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from York to Rotherham is 2h 45m to travel the 61 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from York to Rotherham leaves at 4:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from York to Rotherham leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from York to Rotherham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from York to Rotherham, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Rotherham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between York and Rotherham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from York , you have various coach station options to start your route from including York, Station Rd, York, Rail Station, York, Train Station . When arriving in Rotherham , you can end your route in coach stations like Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).Passengers board the coach most frequently from York, Station Rd, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange, located 4 away from the city centre.
A trip to Rotherham from York is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from York to Rotherham is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Rotherham including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from York to Rotherham:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from York to Rotherham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from York to Rotherham depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from York to Rotherham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from York to Rotherham:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from York to Rotherham:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from York to Rotherham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from York to Rotherham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from York to Rotherham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from York to Rotherham with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Rotherham
Most York to Rotherham buses use the York, Station Rd to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare York and Rotherham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in York
Arrival bus stations in Rotherham
Which York station do buses to Rotherham leave from?
Buses from York to Rotherham leave from York, Station Rd. The station is 1 km from York city centre at York (YRK), Station Rd, York YO24 1AB, UK.
York, Station RdYork (YRK), Station Rd, York YO24 1AB, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to York, Station Rd from York city centre
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York, Station Rd bus station facilities and services
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail StationYork YO1 6JT, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to York, Rail Station from York city centre
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York, Rail Station bus station facilities and services
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
York, Train StationYork (YRK), Station Rd, York YO24 1AB, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to York, Train Station from York city centre
TRUE
York, Train Station bus station facilities and services
York, Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York, Train Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York, Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
Which Rotherham station do buses from York arrive at?
Buses from York to Rotherham most often arrive at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange. Some services arrive at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Rotherham arrival station.
Sheffield, Meadowhall InterchangeMeadowhall Interchange, Sheffield, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange from Rotherham city centre
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange is 4 km from Rotherham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLeeds - Sheffield, Doncaster - Sheffield, Hull - Sheffield, Goole - Sheffield, York - Sheffield, Adwick - Sheffield, Scunthorpe - Sheffield · 6m · £0.90 · every ~5 min
BusX3 · 13m · every ~10 min
137, 137A · 14m · £4 · every ~3 min
137, 137A · 15m · £4 · every ~3 min
137, 137A · 30m · £5 · every ~3 min
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange bus station facilities and services
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs available.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Fully accessible for disabled passengers.
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