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York to Edinburgh by train
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First train06:25
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Last train20:57
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 22m
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Distance259 kilometres
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Trains per day56
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Avg. journey time2hr 32m
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Train operators
Travelling from York to Edinburgh by train
Fast trains from York to Edinburgh take around 2 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 259 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between York and Edinburgh.
1. Are there direct trains from York to Edinburgh?
Direct trains from York to Edinburgh have been found.
We usually find around 56 direct trains on the route from York to Edinburgh every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 58 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from York to Edinburgh?
The York to Edinburgh train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 22 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the York to Edinburgh train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Edinburgh is usually scheduled to depart York around 06:25 and the last train is around 20:57. At weekends the first train of the day leaves York around 06:34, and the last at 20:53.

What's the York to Edinburgh train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from York to Edinburgh are $20.19.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $31, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book York to Edinburgh train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from York to Edinburgh by train.
Which train companies operate between York and Edinburgh?
More than one train company operates on the route from York to Edinburgh, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- CrossCountry
- East Coast
- First TransPennine Express
- London North Eastern Railway
- TransPennine Express
- Virgin East Coast
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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