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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Yorkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 26m
    £65–130

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 54m
    £37–70

  3. Drive  185 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Yorkcar car 185 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–66

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    5h 58m
    £78–188

Edinburgh Castle to York by foot and train

Calendar299Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and York, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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