How to travel from York to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for York to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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$69

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$61

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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5h 21m

Average total duration

4h 51m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from York to Edinburgh

How to get from York to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from York to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryC74836
08:36AM2h32
York station (YRK)
11:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryC74836
08:36AM2h32
York station (YRK)
11:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC41040
08:20AM2h18
York station (YRK)
10:38AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75051+LNERC41042
08:39AM2h54
York station (YRK)
11:33AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$801One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41042
09:06AM2h27
York station (YRK)
11:33AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$891One-way
0 transfers
LNERC41046
09:19AM2h19
York station (YRK)
11:38AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$931One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressYC840 · NX591
11:51AM6h44
York, Station Rd
06:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$741One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX183
10:21AM6h54
York, Station Rd
05:15PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$811One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX183
01:31PM6h54
York, Station Rd
08:25PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$811One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from York to Edinburgh

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from York to Edinburgh, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from York to Edinburgh and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from York to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between York and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $41 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Edinburgh:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Edinburgh costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from York to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 34m.

The distance from York to Edinburgh is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Edinburgh:
  • 8 direct trains per day with LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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