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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to York is to bus and train which costs £35 - £100 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to York is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to York?

The distance between Edinburgh and York is 204 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £55 - £150.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to York takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to York train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to York is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Edinburgh to York.

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

Book your Edinburgh to York train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1378+ hotels available in York.

Edinburgh to York - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to York by train, bus, or car

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 Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 14m
£55–150
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 25m
£39–98
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Yorkcar 184.8 mi
3h 46m
£46–67

Edinburgh to York by train

302Weekly Trains

2h 14mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.4 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, 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.

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