Train Edinburgh to Rotherham from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rotherham takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Rotherham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration: 247 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

3h 39m

£57–184

Edinburgh to Rotherham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rotherham? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham.

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rotherham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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