Advice On Getting The Tram Train To Rotherham

[Jonathan1990]

I've never ridden on this new tram route that goes to Rotherham from Sheffield yet. I would like to know if catching it from the tram stop at Valley Centertainment is the best option. It avoids the busy city centre and the route doesn't go from Meadowhall next to where the railway station is. I'll be going down in the car when I do this trip.

 

[Harpers Tate]

It's as good a place as any. Or - you could drive to the Parkgate shopping centre in Rotherham, which is the "end of the line" and start there. There are some dedicated P&R spaces at both locations.

 

[eastwestdivide]

Walking from Meadowhall Interchange (station) to Meadowhall South tram stop through the shops is maybe a 15-minute walk.
Alternatively, park in Meadowhall shopping centre car park (Debenhams side of the shopping centre) and walk over to the Meadowhall South tram stop.
Parkgate P&R is only 20 or so spaces, and I've seen it full in the middle of the day. However, the normal parking for shoppers at Parkgate is camera-controlled with a 5-hour limit, so you'd be OK there as a round trip into Sheffield and back is only an hour.

 

[Djgr]

I've never ridden on this new tram route that goes to Rotherham from Sheffield yet. I would like to know if catching it from the tram stop at Valley Centertainment is the best option. It avoids the busy city centre and the route doesn't go from Meadowhall next to where the railway station is. I'll be going down in the car when I do this trip.

FWIW When I rode it I did exactly what you are proposing.

 

[eastwestdivide]

Just seen a new thing at Rotherham station - park in Forge Island car park (between station and bus interchange) and ride the tram:
Total = £5.50 all day parking (£3.50) plus tram day rider ticket discounted to £2 on production of half a Forge Island parking ticket.
More details at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/news/yorkshire/2019/august/st-forge-island-car-park-offer

 

[Djgr]

Just seen a new thing at Rotherham station - park in Forge Island car park (between station and bus interchange) and ride the tram:
Total = £5.50 all day parking (£3.50) plus tram day rider ticket discounted to £2 on production of half a Forge Island parking ticket.
More details at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/news/yorkshire/2019/august/st-forge-island-car-park-offer

Not sure if this is better than free parking!