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How to get fromYork to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 28m
    £65–130

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    5h 34m
    £38–73

  3. Drive  185.3 mi

    1. Drive from York to Edinburgh Castlecar car 185.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–66

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 19m
    £79–188

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 5m
    £94–198

York to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar320Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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