With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
Tram and Train Choices
The Supertram network has up to two services per hour from Parkgate shopping centre to Sheffield along the Black line, making stops at Meadowhall and Centertainment on the way. The Parkgate tram stop is just under 3km away from Linkswood Park, taking around 35 minutes to reach on foot and just 13 minutes by bike!
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Rotherham Central is the closest train station to Linkswood Park, with regular services to Meadowhall, Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield and Doncaster. Rotherham Central also sits on the Black line of the Supertram network.
Key Local Bus Services
There are a number of frequent bus services running past the new homes at Linkswood Park to and from Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and more. Local stops can be found just a short walk away on Doncaster Road and Laudsdale Road.
The X78 service stops on Doncaster Road and runs between Doncaster and Sheffield, with a service every 20 minutes in both directions Monday to Saturday, reducing to every 30 minutes on Sundays. Follow the link below for the route map and timetable.
The 116 service, also stopping on Doncaster Road, connects Rotherham with Ravenfield with a twice hourly service Monday to Saturday daytime, reducing to hourly on evenings and and every two hours on Sundays. Follow the link below for the route map and timetable.
Service 115 stops on Laudsdale Road and runs between Rotherham Interchange and East Herringthorpe. There are two services per hour Monday to Saturday daytime and one per hour evenings and Sundays. Follow the link below for the route map and timetable.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus, train or tram no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch? Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
First South Yorkshire (@FirstSouthYorks)
Travel South Yorkshire (@TravelSYorks)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Northern Rail (@northernassist)
Rotherham Council (@RMBCPress)