How to get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley by bus and train?

From Rotherham Station to Knottingley by bus and train

To get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley in Pontefract, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Rotherham Central station to Fitzwilliam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 149 bus from Pontefract station to Womersley Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2828
Bus - 149149
Walk to Knottingley
Leaves from Rotherham Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotherham Central
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitzwilliam
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fitzwilliam Station
    ID 45017881
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Pontefract
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontefract
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pontefract
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 149149
    Wait for bus
    149
    Knottingley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Womersley Road
    ID 45013496
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Knottingley
    Walk to
    Knottingley
    Cow Lane
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotherham Station to Knottingley by bus and train via NORTHERN, 28 and 148

To get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley in Pontefract, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Rotherham Central station to Fitzwilliam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 148 bus from Southgate A station to Knottingley Town Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2828
Bus - 148148
Walk to Knottingley
Leaves from Rotherham Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotherham Central
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitzwilliam
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fitzwilliam Station
    ID 45017881
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Pontefract
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southgate A
    ID 45018268
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    Knottingley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knottingley Town Hall
    ID 45013494
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Knottingley
    Walk to
    Knottingley
    Cow Lane
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rotherham Station to Knottingley
The distance between Rotherham Station, Pontefract and Knottingley, Pontefract is approximately 28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotherham Station to Knottingley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pontefract – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Rotherham Station

Rotherham Station is located at Rotherham Station, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Moorgate Street/Ship Hill.

Train stations close to Rotherham Station:

  • Rotherham Central

Bus stations close to Rotherham Station:

  • Moorgate Street/Ship Hill
  • Westgate/Unity Place
  • Westgate/Main Street
Public transport stations close to Knottingley, Pontefract

Knottingley is located at Cow Lane, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Marsh End Cow Lane.

Train stations close to Knottingley:

  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Knottingley:

  • Marsh End Cow Lane
  • England Lane End
  • The Croft Willow Road
Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotherham Station to Knottingley by bus and train via NORTHERN, 28 and 148

To get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley in Pontefract, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Rotherham Central station to Fitzwilliam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 148 bus from Southgate A station to Knottingley Town Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2828
Bus - 148148
Walk to Knottingley
Leaves from Rotherham Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotherham Central
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitzwilliam
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fitzwilliam Station
    ID 45017881
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Pontefract
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southgate A
    ID 45018268
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    Knottingley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knottingley Town Hall
    ID 45013494
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Knottingley
    Walk to
    Knottingley
    Cow Lane
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 28, Bus line 149.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotherham Station to Knottingley?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 28, Bus line 148.

  • Is there a direct train between Rotherham Station and Knottingley?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rotherham Station to Knottingley?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Rotherham Central station near Rotherham Station in Rotherham to Leeds station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Leeds station near Knottingley in Pontefract.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotherham Station to Knottingley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rotherham Station in Rotherham and Knottingley in Pontefract by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rotherham Station to get to Knottingley?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Rotherham Central station near Rotherham Station in Rotherham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rotherham Station and Knottingley?

    Get off the train at the Leeds stop, which is closest to Knottingley in Pontefract.

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