Trains tickets from Edinburgh to York

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to York.

Average Price$24 - $73Average Duration10h 55m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$39 - $281Average Duration2h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $29Average Duration4h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to York

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$94
Average train trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance161 miles (259 km)
Latest train departure9:00pm

Edinburgh to York Train

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

Best price found
04/30
$71
05/01
$66
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05/03
$94
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05/05
$94
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05/07
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to York was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $240 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 $55 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Edinburgh and York is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in York.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to York, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Edinburgh and York, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to York.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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