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The journey from York to Edinburgh on the fastest train in 2h 24m, usually 2h 37m. Each day, 57 trains leave from York, starting at 00:22 and ending at 21:53. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with TrainPal.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:07 York | 11:05 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 2h 58m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:19 York | 13:32 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 5h 13m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:32 York | 11:08 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 2h 36m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
08:36 York | 11:14 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 2h 38m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:55 York | 11:20 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 2h 25m | LNER | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from York to Edinburgh. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 00:22 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 21:53 |
| Departure station | York |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh |
| Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m |
| Price | From £8.95 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER |
Getting from York to Edinburgh takes under three hours with LNER. The first train from York leaves at 1:35 AM, and the last leaves at 9:53 PM. No matter your schedule, you can travel up to the Scottish capital at your own pace.
On your journey, you’ll leave the beautiful medieval city of York with its enchanting cathedral and town walls, heading through the vernal countryside of North Yorkshire, County Durham, and Northumberland, before arriving at the Scottish Borders. From there, you’ll head along the majestic East Coast toward the cosy, romantic city of Edinburgh.
LNER operates on the East Coast Mainline, connecting cities on the East Coast of Scotland and the North of England with London. Its major stops on its route include Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.
York station is one of the most beautiful stations in the UK. It’s conveniently placed just outside York city centre, along Station Road, near its Medieval city walls that date back to the 13th century!
The station is connected by a bus route and a taxi rank. However, you can walk straight from the train station into the city centre if you’d like. Just be mindful that the streets of York can sometimes be narrow and cobblestoned, so think twice before walking with heavy luggage.
York is the busiest station in North Yorkshire and is a vital node on the network for connecting trains across the North, East, South, and West. Because of its centrality, UK operators TransPennine, LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central, and Northern also use this station.
If you are travelling with CrossCountry, there are five stations from York to Edinburgh: Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Alnmouth, and Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
However, if you’re travelling from York to Edinburgh with LNER, your route will be slightly different. You’ll stop at Northallerton, Darlington, Durham, and Newcastle.
Both of these services sometimes stop at Chester-Le-Street, too. That’s why it’s always best to check before you travel, as sometimes scheduling or engineering works or faults can lead to route changes.
It’s also best to book your tickets early for cheaper fare. Sites like TrainPal can also help you buy cheap train tickets. If you add a Railcard, you’ll net yourself an even larger discount.
Edinburgh Waverley is sandwiched between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns in the centre of the Scottish capital, making it an excellent location to begin your trip.
Taxis are available outside the station, and Princes Street in the new town has public buses and trams that can take you around the city or to the airport.
The ‘old’ town in Edinburgh has its old-world charm, but its cavernous alleyways housing pubs, restaurants and whisky bars, whilst the new town is replete with swanky cafes, shops, and restaurants in its 18th century Georgian townhouses and neoclassical facades.
Edinburgh Waverley is also great for making onward connections to the rest of Scotland, including Inverness, Aberdeen, and Glasgow.
CrossCountry provides an extensive network of train services linking towns and cities throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Simplifying travel between key British cities, such as Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, and helping to ensure a swift and convenient way to get to work, school, or discover the country.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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