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

The cheapest way to get from York to Edinburgh is to train which costs £28 - £70 and takes 2h 16m.

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 16m and costs £28 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between York and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £28 - £70.

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

The train from York to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the York to Edinburgh bus from?

York to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

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.

Train, bus or fly from York to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from York to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the York to Edinburgh bus arrive?

York to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

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 45m 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 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from York to Edinburgh 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 York to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 16m
£28–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 15m
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from York to Edinburgh185.4 mi
3h 45m
£46–66
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
5h 36m
£69–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 52m
£64–194

York to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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 £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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