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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £110 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rotherham and Edinburgh is 249 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Edinburgh bus from?

Rotherham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Edinburgh train from?

Rotherham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £110 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Rotherham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rotherham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Rotherham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rotherham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Edinburgh is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Rotherham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Rotherham to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotherham to Edinburgh 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 Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m
£50–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 29m
£20–110
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Edinburghcar 217.2 mi
4h 28m
£54–77
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 51m
£72–151
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£123–193
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
7h 19m
£30–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m
£84–186
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 49m
£91–228
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 44m
£86–184

Rotherham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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