What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham is to bus which costs £14 - £80 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rotherham Central via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rotherham is 251 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rotherham without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rotherham bus from?

Edinburgh to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rotherham train from?

Edinburgh to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £14 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rotherham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rotherham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rotherham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Rotherham.

Edinburgh to Rotherham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus X3
3h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 43m
£14–80
Drive 217.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rotherhamcar 217.1 mi
4h 29m
£53–77
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 25m
£66–202
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 39m
£50–91
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4h 59m
£54–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 48m
£58–228

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham.

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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