The average train between Rotherham and Edinburgh takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Rotherham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rotherham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rotherham and Edinburgh is 304.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.