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How to get fromChester to Rotherhamby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 39m
    £26–54

  2. Drive  80.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Rotherhamcar car 80.2 mi
    1h 33m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C4 to Corporation Street/Bridge Streetbus bus 73 / ...
    4h 15m
    £22–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 41m
    £26–55

Chester to Rotherham by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Rotherham Central via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 2h 39m.

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