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How to get fromEdinburgh to York Castleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to York Castle 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 30m
    £55–150

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 598 / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 42m
    £39–98

  3. Drive 185.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to York Castlecar car 185.5 mi
    3h 48m
    £47–67

  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 49m
    £70–204

  5. Train via Slateford

    1. Take the train from Slateford to Yorktrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    4h 33m
    £102–162

  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
    7h 2m
    £82–180

Edinburgh to York Castle by train and foot

Calendar302Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and York Castle, 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.

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