The average bus between Rotherham and Edinburgh takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 6h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Rotherham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Rotherham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Rotherham and Edinburgh is 304.3 km. The road distance is 372 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.