The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rotherham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 39 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotherham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Edinburgh will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rotherham for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 7 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rotherham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 304 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £61 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rotherham to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Edinburgh coaches for today, Saturday 31 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:05 Rotherham | 5h50 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 February | |||||
![]() | 00:05 Rotherham | 8h48 | 08:53 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotherham to Edinburgh
Buses from Rotherham to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 304 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 304 km |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink from Rotherham to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Rotherham to Edinburgh with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
Scottish Citylink
FAQs: Rotherham to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotherham to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
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