The average train between Edinburgh and Malton takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Malton. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Malton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Malton at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Malton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Malton station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Edinburgh to Malton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Malton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Edinburgh to Malton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Malton is 253.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.