The average train between Edinburgh and Selby takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Selby. 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 Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Selby at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Selby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Selby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Edinburgh to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Book your Edinburgh to Selby train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Selby is 277 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.