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The average train between Selby and Edinburgh takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 23m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 55m
£71–151

Selby to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Selby and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 9m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 9m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 9m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Selby to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Selby to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Selby, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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