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 £22 - £110 and takes 5h 45m.

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 38m and costs £60 - £180.

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 College Road/Bridge Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rotherham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rotherham is 249 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 which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 38m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £110 and takes 5h 45m.

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 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 760+ hotels available in Rotherham.

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

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 38m
£62–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 45m
£22–110
Drive 217.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rotherhamcar 217.1 mi
4h 29m
£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
6h 17m
£68–208
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
4h 35m
£129–187
Bus via Sheffield Interchange/C4
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 53m
£47–107
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
£76–166
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 43m
£89–204

Edinburgh to Rotherham by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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 £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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