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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to YorkBy train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 26m
    £55–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    6h 25m
    £22–35

  3. Drive 185 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Yorkcar car 185 mi
    3h 47m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    6h 46m
    £70–204

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    3h 42m
    £125–184

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    6h 59m
    £76–210

Edinburgh Castle to York by foot and train

Calendar301Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and York, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Micklegate via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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