🚌 Bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre
3 direct routes · about 82 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~82 min | 69 | 05:55 | 22:45 | Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B6 (B6) |
| X3 | First South Yorkshire | ~58 min | 60 | 04:51 | 23:00 | Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 (B7) |
| X2 | First South Yorkshire | ~75 min | 21 | 06:56 | 20:40 | Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 (B4) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Doncaster Town Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre?
3 routes run directly from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre: the 221 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the X3 (First South Yorkshire), the X2 (First South Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre?
Around 82 minutes on the 221, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 221) leaves around 05:55 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Rotherham Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.