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4.6Travel Information from York to Edinburgh
 Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $36 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $18 (€16) • 6 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $36 (€33) • 2 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or LNER |
Take a train or bus to travel 161 miles (259 km) to Edinburgh from York. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from York to Edinburgh.
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The best way to travel from York to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 options to travel between York and Edinburgh including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from York to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€33) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from York is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 40 min on average.
Edinburgh is approximately 161 miles (259 km) away from York.
The average frequency per day from York to Edinburgh is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between York and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or 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 and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to Edinburgh:
- You can travel between York and Edinburgh by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with National Express from York to Edinburgh.
- You can travel between York and Edinburgh by train with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $36 (€33) with CrossCountry from York to Edinburgh.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with LNER, CrossCountry or Cross Country with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from York to Edinburgh.
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