The average train between York and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Edinburgh Castle. 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 York and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:35 AM. 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 York station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
York to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your York to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Edinburgh Castle is 259.4 km. The road distance is 327 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 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.