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 £23 - £100 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £70 - £190.

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 33m.

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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rotherham is 249 miles. The road distance is 219.8 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 which takes 3h 42m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £100 and takes 5h 33m.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rotherham is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Rotherham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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Edinburgh to Rotherham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 42m
£70–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 33m
£23–100
Drive 218.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rotherhamcar 218.5 mi
4h 27m
£54–77
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
5h 56m
£70–186
Train via Wakefield Westgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 41m
£134–190
Bus via Sheffield Interchange/C4
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 47m
£45–106
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 55m
£82–172
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 44m
£89–208

Edinburgh to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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