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

The cheapest way to get from York to Scotland is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct train between York and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from York to Scotland?

The distance between York and Scotland is 251 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Scotland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from York to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Scotland train from?

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

Where does the York to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Scotland is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from York to Scotland.

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

Book your York to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 877+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 22m
£77–185
Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Glasgowcar 209.8 mi
3h 39m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 10m
£98–235
Train
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
3h 39m
£120–180

York to Scotland by train

286Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between York, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from York to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 22m.

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