What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Selby?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Selby is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Selby?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Selby is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Selby?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Selby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 4 via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Selby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Selby via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Selby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Selby is 225 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Selby without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Selby without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Selby?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Selby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Selby bus from?

Edinburgh to Selby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Selby train from?

Edinburgh to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Selby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Selby is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Selby bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Selby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Selby train arrive?

Edinburgh to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Selby is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Edinburgh to Selby.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Selby?

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Where can I stay near Selby?

There are 1688+ hotels available in Selby.

Edinburgh to Selby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Selby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 20m
£31–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
7h 23m
£20–47
Drive 200 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Selby200 mi
3h 58m
£49–71
Fly
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 8m
£68–178
Bus via North St David Street
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station832
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
7h 58m
£33–63

Edinburgh to Selby by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Selby, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4 via Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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