The average train between Scotland and Rotherham takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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.
Trains run hourly between Scotland and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Rotherham station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Scotland to Rotherham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Rotherham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Scotland to Rotherham train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Rotherham is 412.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Rotherham Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 5h 9m.