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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to York is to train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to York. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at York. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Scotland to York?

The distance between Scotland and York is 251 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to York without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Scotland to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to York bus from?

Scotland to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to York train from?

Scotland to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to York?

The best way to get from Scotland to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Scotland to York bus arrive?

Scotland to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to York train arrive?

Scotland to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to York is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Scotland to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1838+ hotels available in York.

Scotland to York - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 20m
£45–140
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
3h 50m
£40–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 13m
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Yorkcar 209.5 mi
3h 38m
£52–75
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 34m
£89–228
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 45m
£101–284

Scotland to York by train

315Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Scotland and York, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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