Edinburgh to York train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Edinburgh to York
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to York
Fastest Journey
2 h 24 m
Average
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
260 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for York every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to York
 | Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 33 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $145 (€127) |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Edinburgh to York cover the 161 miles (259 km) long route taking on average 2 h 33 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or TransPennine Express Service. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $145 (€127), but the average price of train tickets is $145 (€127). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in York.
Train providers: Northern Rail (3), First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry from Edinburgh to York trains
For as little as $145 (€127) you can travel by train from Edinburgh to York with Northern Rail (3), First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to York from Edinburgh. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Enjoy a smooth and easy trip to York from Edinburgh with First TransPennine Express 3! As an official travel partner of First TransPennine Express 3, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from First TransPennine Express 3, compare the best routes between Edinburgh and York as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable First TransPennine Express 3 Edinburgh to York train ticket available today. If you search for First TransPennine Express 3 tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train to York from Edinburgh on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 161 miles (259 km) route between Edinburgh and York with ease and comfort on a train with First TransPennine Express 3.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Edinburgh and York you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find the perfect CrossCountry train to York from Edinburgh for a smooth and relaxing journey. Omio makes it convenient for you to check the latest CrossCountry train schedules and compare the cheapest, fastest or earliest train between Edinburgh and York. You can also check relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, depending on the class fare you choose. Once you find the ideal route, book your cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. You can expect to travel around 161 miles (259 km) on this journey and your CrossCountry Edinburgh to York train ticket can cost as little as $145 (€127) one-way if you book in advance. When you search for CrossCountry tickets between Edinburgh and York in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets online quickly and easily on Omio and enjoy the travel experience!
Trains from Edinburgh to York
Taking trains from Edinburgh to York is straightforward on routes provided by CrossCountry and Virgin trains East Coast. The first departure is at around 6:00 a.m., getting into York approximately 2.5 hours later. There are then three departures an hour throughout the day until the last train leaves at about 9:00 p.m. Please note the 8:00 p.m. train involves a connection at Newcastle and has a slightly longer journey time of around 3 hours. There is a reduced service on Sundays. Trains depart from Edinburgh Waverley Station and arrive at York Station.
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to York
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in York.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in York most often arrive at York and need to travel around 0.5 miles (790 m) from this train station to the city center.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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