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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotherham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rotherham for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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 £36.
Distance: 304 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m 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 train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 Rotherham | 4h00 | 11:30 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:18 Rotherham | 3h51 | 13:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
| 05:39 Rotherham | 4h26 | 10:05 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:20 Rotherham | 3h54 | 11:14 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotherham to Edinburgh
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Trains from Rotherham to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: LNER, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Rotherham to Edinburgh trainsLNER, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Rotherham and Edinburgh from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rotherham to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotherham to Edinburgh by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 18:45 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday 08:45 - 16:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lift access to both platforms. Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Bridge Street, a minute's walk from the station entrance.
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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