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The average train between Edinburgh Castle and York takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Castle to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Castle and York. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 9:00 PM which arrives into York at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at York station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Edinburgh Castle to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Castle to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
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The distance between Edinburgh Castle and York is 259.4 km. The road distance is 298 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.
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