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Compare coach and train 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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3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Rotherham from Sunderland by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Rotherham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Rotherham:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Rotherham costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Rotherham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Rotherham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Rotherham Central (RMC).
- Coaches mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Rotherham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Rotherham by coach.
- 2 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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