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Cities Near Rotherham

Cities near Rotherham, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Rotherham, UK is Sheffield, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Sheffield6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Barnsley10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Doncaster11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Chesterfield13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Wakefield18 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
High Peak21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Mansfield22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Huddersfield23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Leeds26 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Bradford30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Rotherham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Wakefield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Rotherham include Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Wakefield. The closest is Sheffield, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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