Edinburgh to York train with London North Eastern Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to York

Showing times and prices for 06 Jun

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

2 h 14 m

Average duration

2 h 14 m

Trains per day

29

Distance

260 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to York will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

Of the 29 trains that leave Edinburgh for York every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • CrossCountryG01156
    12:052h34
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    14:39York station (YRK)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01164
    14:042h35
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    16:39York station (YRK)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01162
    13:052h34
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    15:39York station (YRK)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01146
    6:022h36
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:38York station (YRK)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW85791 · G15827
    12:082h54
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    15:02York station (YRK)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £22.

Distance: 260 km

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Coach

£44

Average Price

Cheapest

£46

Average Price

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to York train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to York trains for today, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
London North Eastern RailwayC02042
On time
6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
8:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG08175
On time
7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
9:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29868
On time
7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
9:38 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02002
On time
7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
9:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG08180
On time
8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
10:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29873
On time
8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h30
10:38 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02015
On time
8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h23
10:53 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG08186
On time
9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
11:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01148
On time
9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
11:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85785 · G15907
On time
9:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h53
12:01 York station (YRK)		1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02006
On time
9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
11:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80049
On time
10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
12:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29884
On time
10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
12:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85787 · G15922
On time
10:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h53
13:01 York station (YRK)		1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC01942
On time
10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
12:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80055
On time
11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
13:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01153
On time
11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
13:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02029
On time
11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
13:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80061
On time
12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
14:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0115412:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
14:39 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85790 · C24965
On time
12:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h54
15:02 York station (YRK)		1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02007
On time
12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h23
14:53 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80067
On time
13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
15:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01161
On time
13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
15:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02014
On time
13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
15:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG8007314:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
16:14 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29909
On time
14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
16:38 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85793 · C24972
On time
14:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h53
17:01 York station (YRK)		1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02046
On time
14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
16:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80080
On time
15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
17:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01166
On time
15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
17:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC01988
On time
15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
17:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC0207016:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
18:14 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01169
On time
16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
18:40 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85796 · C24979
On time
16:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h53
19:01 York station (YRK)		1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02066
On time
16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
18:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80091
On time
17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
19:14 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01170
On time
17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
19:39 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC01989
On time
17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
19:52 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayG80097
On time
18:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h15
20:15 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00842
On time
18:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h33
20:37 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02062
On time
18:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h31
21:02 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC0203319:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h27
21:27 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02017
On time
19:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
22:00 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02056
On time
20:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h36
22:56 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC01960
On time
21:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h59
23:59 York station (YRK)		0 changesdirect
Saturday 6 June
London North Eastern RailwayG081695:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h16
7:53 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC019675:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h38
8:28 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011466:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h36
8:38 York station (YRK)0 changesdirect

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and York

Edinburgh
York
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to York.
Edinburgh WaverleyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
SlatefordParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BX
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Slateford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit

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