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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to York
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to York by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to York start at CHF 33. The average price for this train route is around CHF 67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to York?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to York takes 2h 30m and covers 259 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to York route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to York?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to York departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 6:30pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to York?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to York was searched and found on May 13, 2026 with a price of CHF 32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to York, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CHF 32 to CHF 210 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 32 which is on 2026-05-13.
