The average train between Selby and Edinburgh takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby to Edinburgh. 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 Selby and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Selby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Selby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Selby to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Selby and Edinburgh is 277 km. The road distance is 354 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.