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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Edinburgh takes 4h 17m 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.

4h 17m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotherham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators