The average train between Rotherham and Scotland takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Scotland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Rotherham to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Rotherham to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Scotland is 412.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Glasgow Queen Street via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 57m.