X6 Sheffield to Rotherham via Brinsworth, Canklow
Operated by First South Yorkshire. First bus 05:40, last bus 21:40. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different X6? 13 other bus routes are numbered X6 elsewhere in the UK — see every X6 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:40 | 13:20 | 21:40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 | 05:40 | 13:20 | 21:40 |
| M1/J33 (36124) | 05:55 | 13:35 | 21:55 |
| Rotherham Interchange/A3 | 06:10 | 13:50 | 22:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the X6
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.80 | Welcome Break Services Jct 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.50 | Rotherham Interchange |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Sheffield City Centre.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 27 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First South Yorkshire before you travel.
Tickets on the X6
First South Yorkshire publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from First South Yorkshire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First South Yorkshire.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First South Yorkshire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route X6
X6 towards Rotherham
All 8 stops
- Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 Sheffield Centre
- Arundel Gate/Charles Street (CS2) Sheffield Centre
- Arundel Gate/AG6 Sheffield Centre
- M1/J33 (36124) Brinsworth
- West Bawtry Road/Bawtry Road (at) Canklow
- West Bawtry Road/Bawtry Road (at) Canklow
- College Road/Bridge Street (nr) Rotherham Town Centre
- Rotherham Interchange/A3 Rotherham Town Centre
X6 towards Sheffield
All 10 stops
- Rotherham Interchange/A1 Rotherham Town Centre
- Centenary Way/West Bawtry Road (adj) Canklow
- West Bawtry Road/Canklow Road (adj) Canklow
- West Bawtry Road/Centenary Way (at) Canklow
- M1/J33 (36124) Brinsworth
- Commercial Street/CG1 Sheffield Centre
- Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13 Sheffield Centre
- Arundel Gate/Furnival Street (CS1) Sheffield Centre
- Charter Row/Moorhead MH4 Sheffield Centre
- Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 Sheffield Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 26 May 2025 Sheffield → Rotherham
- Service change effective 2 February 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 17 January 2025 Daily 5 journeys approximately every 4 hours
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0002307/484 · Changes in South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X6 bus?
The first X6 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X6 bus?
The last X6 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X6 bus cost?
First South Yorkshire's published fares on the X6: adult single £2.50 to £3.00. The X6 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First South Yorkshire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X6 bus?
The X6 is operated by First South Yorkshire.
Timetable data from First South Yorkshire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0002307/484. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.