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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 an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Edinburgh:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Edinburgh costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
The journey is about 1h 38m faster (2h 33m by train vs 4h 11m by car) and roughly $41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($72 vs $112). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Edinburgh
How to get from York to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- YC843 · NX172 · NX59810:12 PM9h28York, Station Rd7:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$511One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- YC843 · NX172 · NX59810:12 PM9h28York, Station Rd7:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G802576:19 PM2h17York station (YRK)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
G01082+G802637:19 PM2h55York station (YRK)10:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$601One-way1 transfer
G15983+G802688:20 PM2h44York station (YRK)11:04 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$641One-way1 transfer- G010827:37 PM2h37York station (YRK)10:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$711One-way0 transfers
- YC843 · NX18310:21 AM6h54York, Station Rd5:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX59111:51 AM6h59York, Station Rd6:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Edinburgh:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Edinburgh costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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