The average train between York Station and Edinburgh takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York Station 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between York Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York Station is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
York Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your York Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between York Station and Edinburgh is 259.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.