The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK)
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 43 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for York station (YRK) every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
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Y23297Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 259 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23276 | On time 07:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 09:52 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23278 | On time 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 10:31 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23760 | On time 08:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 10:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23280 | On time 08:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 10:54 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00105 | On time 09:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 11:30 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23768 | On time 09:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 11:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23285 | On time 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 11:54 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23288 | On time 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 12:29 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23773 | On time 10:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 12:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23291 | On time 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 12:55 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23294 | On time 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 13:31 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23780 | On time 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 13:38 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23297 | On time 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 13:54 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23300 | On time 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 14:29 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23785 | On time 12:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 14:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23303 | On time 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 14:55 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23306 | On time 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 15:29 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23792 | On time 13:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h32 | 15:39 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23309 | On time 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 15:53 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23312 | On time 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 16:31 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23797 | On time 14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h35 | 16:39 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26689 · C26342 | On time 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h52 | 17:02 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y23315 | On time 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 16:55 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23318 | On time 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 17:31 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23800 | On time 15:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 17:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23321 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 17:54 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23324 | On time 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 18:30 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23804 | On time 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 18:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23327 | On time 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 18:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23330 | On time 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 19:27 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23807 | On time 17:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 19:38 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23333 | On time 17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 19:59 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23362 | On time 18:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 20:38 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23337 | On time 18:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h45 | 21:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26548 | On time 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h51 | 22:02 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23342 | On time 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h44 | 22:21 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23209+ C25950 | On time 20:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h55 | 23:02 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y23345 | On time 21:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h09 | 00:09 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 27 November | |||||
Y23270 | On time 05:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h41 | 08:29 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23749 | On time 06:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h31 | 08:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23272 | On time 06:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 08:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23274 | On time 07:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h30 | 09:30 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23755 | On time 07:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h33 | 09:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and York station (YRK) from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York station (YRK) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York station (YRK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and York station (YRK)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel


