How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to York?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to York start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £68. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to York?

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to York is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to York route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry , Transpennine Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to York?

The earliest train from Edinburgh to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:00.

Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to York?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to York?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to York from £28

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:00	Waverley	3h 10m	00:10	York	Cheapest
	Train	21:00	Waverley	3h 10m	00:10	York	Fastest

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:30	Waverley	2h 27m	18:57	York	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 22m	09:52	York	Fastest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 30m	09:30	York	No tags
Train	07:04	Waverley	2h 33m	09:37	York	No tags
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 30m	09:30	York	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	Waverley	2h 30m	17:30	York	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 24m	09:54	York	Fastest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 30m	09:30	York	No tags
Train	07:04	Waverley	2h 34m	09:38	York	No tags
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 30m	09:30	York	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Waverley	2h 22m	17:52	York	Cheapest
Train	10:00	Waverley	2h 14m	12:14	York	Fastest
Train	08:55	Waverley	2h 18m	11:13	York	No tags
Train	09:08	Waverley	2h 29m	11:37	York	No tags
Train	08:55	Waverley	2h 18m	11:13	York	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Waverley	2h 35m	09:38	York	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 14m	09:14	York	Fastest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 14m	09:14	York	No tags
Train	07:03	Waverley	2h 35m	09:38	York	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 22m	09:52	York	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to York on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Waverley	2h 35m	09:38	York	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 14m	09:14	York	Fastest
Train	07:00	Waverley	2h 14m	09:14	York	No tags
Train	07:03	Waverley	2h 35m	09:38	York	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	2h 22m	09:52	York	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage duration

161 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£27 - £42	Average duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £209	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £29	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to York by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to York start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £68. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to York?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to York is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to York?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:00.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£53

10/12

£57

Today

£50

12/12

£52

13/12

£49

14/12

£54

15/12

£37

16/12

£37

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to York was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £37 to £154 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.