The AESSEAL New York Stadium, home of Rotherham United FC, is located on New York Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1AH. Situated close to Rotherham town centre and just minutes from Junction 34 of the M1, the stadium is easy to reach by car, train and public transport. This guide explains the best ways to travel to the New York Stadium, where to park and the transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Leeds, York, Newcastle, Hull or anywhere north of Sheffield, the quickest route is via the M1.
The stadium is less than five minutes from Junction 34, although traffic can become heavy around the Meadowhall and town centre areas before kick-off.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, London or the South of England should follow these directions:
Using live traffic information is recommended, as both motorway junctions provide convenient access.
If travelling from Lincolnshire, Hull or East Yorkshire:
The stadium is clearly signposted from the motorway network.
Supporters travelling from Manchester, Cheshire or Lancashire should:
During winter, the M62 route is often quicker than travelling via Snake Pass.
Rotherham Central Railway Station has direct services from Sheffield, Leeds, York, Doncaster and several northern destinations.
Most supporters travelling from the North can reach Rotherham with either a direct train or one simple change at Sheffield.
The railway station is located only a short walk from the stadium.
Supporters travelling from London, Birmingham, Leicester or the South Coast will usually travel via Sheffield.
Once at Rotherham Central, the stadium is easily reached on foot.
Yes. Walking is the easiest and most popular option.
The station is approximately 0.4 miles (650 metres) from the stadium.
The walk takes around 8-10 minutes using the well-signposted pedestrian route via Bridge Street and New York Way.
The route is flat and suitable for most supporters.
Yes. Several Stagecoach Yorkshire bus services stop close to the New York Stadium.
Routes serving the area include:
Services generally run every 10-20 minutes during the daytime. However, because of the short walking distance, most supporters choose to walk from the station.
No. Rotherham United do not currently operate a dedicated shuttle bus between the railway station and the stadium.
The short walk makes additional shuttle services unnecessary.
No. There is currently no official Park and Ride service operating specifically for Rotherham United home matches.
Supporters driving to the game are encouraged to use the official stadium parking where available or one of the nearby public car parks within the town centre.
Yes. Limited official parking is available at the stadium.
However:
Most supporters should expect to use nearby public car parks.
Address: Forge Island, Rotherham, S60 1RB
Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the stadium, this is one of the most popular parking options on matchdays.
Address: Drummond Street, Rotherham, S65 1HY
This council-operated car park is around 10 minutes' walk from the stadium and offers a large number of spaces.
Address: Wellgate, Rotherham, S60 2LP
Situated approximately 10-12 minutes on foot from the stadium, this is another convenient option for away supporters.
Limited on-street parking is available around the stadium.
Supporters should:
Walking from the town centre car parks is straightforward.
Yes. Accessible parking is available within the stadium complex.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Rotherham United before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the M1 Junction 34 provides the quickest access from every direction.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Rotherham Central Railway Station followed by the 8-10 minute walk to the stadium is by far the easiest option.
Supporters driving to the match should arrive early or use one of the nearby town centre car parks, as official stadium parking is limited and often reserved in advance.
