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How to get fromYork to The Kelpiesby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from York to The Kelpies by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    3h 38m
    £80–178

  2. Drive 209.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to The Kelpiescar car 209.5 mi
    4h 3m
    £51–74

  3. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 58m
    £64–198

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 50m
    £104–202

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    8h 50m
    £69–166

York to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot

Calendar256Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between York, England and The Kelpies, Scotland?

You can take a train from York to The Kelpies via Edinburgh Waverley, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 3h 38m.

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