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

The cheapest way to get from York to Edinburgh is to train and bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct train between York and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from York to Edinburgh?

The distance between York and Edinburgh is 204 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £55 - £150.

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

The train from York to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the York to Edinburgh train from?

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

Where does the York to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Edinburgh?

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

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

Book your York to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

York to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from York to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 15m
£55–150
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
5h 15m
£42–102
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from York to Edinburghcar 185.4 mi
3h 46m
£47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 53m
£106–184

York to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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