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How to get fromYorkshire to Edinburghby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Yorkshire to Edinburgh 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 / ...
    2h 48m
    £70–160

  2. Drive 183.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yorkshire to Edinburghcar car 183.5 mi
    3h 42m
    £45–65

  3. Train, 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 22m
    £69–199

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 34m
    £129–199

Yorkshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar321Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

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.

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