The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Edinburgh will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $75.
Of the 6 trains that leave York for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from $42. 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 coach costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 260 km
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3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
York to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday, 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23412 | On time 9:00 am York station (YRK) | 2h44 | 11:44 am Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23646 | On time 9:44 am York station (YRK) | 2h31 | 12:15 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03378 | On time 10:00 am York station (YRK) | 2h30 | 12:30 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23651 | On time 10:31 am York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 12:59 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03379 | On time 10:37 am York station (YRK) | 2h32 | 1:09 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03380 | On time 10:51 am York station (YRK) | 2h27 | 1:18 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03368+ C23654 | On time 11:22 am York station (YRK) | 2h37 | 1:59 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C23654 | On time 11:31 am York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 1:59 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03381 | On time 11:36 am York station (YRK) | 2h33 | 2:09 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03397 | On time 11:55 am York station (YRK) | 2h23 | 2:18 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00136 | On time 12:05 pm York station (YRK) | 2h30 | 2:35 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03382 | On time 12:35 pm York station (YRK) | 2h35 | 3:10 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03383 | On time 12:52 pm York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 3:18 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03384 | On time 1:17 pm York station (YRK) | 2h42 | 3:59 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
K42136 | On time 1:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h31 | 4:02 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03385 | On time 1:35 pm York station (YRK) | 2h34 | 4:09 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03398 | On time 1:53 pm York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 4:19 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23660 | On time 2:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h32 | 5:03 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03386 | On time 2:35 pm York station (YRK) | 2h34 | 5:09 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03387 | On time 2:57 pm York station (YRK) | 2h24 | 5:21 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23663 | On time 3:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 5:59 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03388 | On time 3:35 pm York station (YRK) | 2h32 | 6:07 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00142 | On time 3:54 pm York station (YRK) | 2h25 | 6:19 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23664 | On time 4:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h30 | 7:01 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03389 | On time 4:35 pm York station (YRK) | 2h34 | 7:09 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03390 | On time 4:54 pm York station (YRK) | 2h24 | 7:18 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23670 | On time 5:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h36 | 8:07 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03391 | On time 5:37 pm York station (YRK) | 2h35 | 8:12 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03392 | On time 5:53 pm York station (YRK) | 2h24 | 8:17 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23672 | On time 6:31 pm York station (YRK) | 2h34 | 9:05 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00138 | On time 6:36 pm York station (YRK) | 2h37 | 9:13 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W03393 | On time 6:52 pm York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 9:18 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23674 | On time 7:34 pm York station (YRK) | 2h29 | 10:03 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00139 | On time 7:39 pm York station (YRK) | 2h36 | 10:15 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Edinburgh
Trains from York to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from York to Edinburgh trainsLNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between York and Edinburgh from $42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Milton Road East-West bound
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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