Bus from Sheffield Centre to Balby
2 direct routes · about 89 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balby as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sheffield Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | First South Yorkshire | ~89 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 16 | 05:33 | 23:28 | Wicker/Derek Dooley Way (WK1) | Balby Road/Bainbridge Road (Adj) | Rotherham, Hooton Roberts & Conisbrough |
| X2 | First South Yorkshire | ~106 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 7 | 06:11 | 22:41 | Arundel Gate/Charles Street (CS2) | Balby Road/Bainbridge Road (Adj) | Rotherham, Masbrough, Rotherham, Hellaby, Maltby, Hellaby & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sheffield Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus or X2 bus timetable.
Fares from Sheffield Centre to Balby
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sheffield Centre to Balby?
2 routes run directly from Sheffield Centre to Balby: the X3 (First South Yorkshire), the X2 (First South Yorkshire). The most frequent is the X3, 43 times each weekday — board at Wicker/Derek Dooley Way (WK1) and get off at Balby Road/Bainbridge Road (Adj), about 89 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sheffield Centre to Balby?
Around 89 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rotherham, Hooton Roberts, Conisbrough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sheffield Centre to Balby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sheffield Centre to Balby?
Adult singles from Sheffield Centre to Balby: £3.00 on the X3 and X2 (First South Yorkshire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.