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York to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from York to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as KWD 15.600, with average prices for this route around KWD 9.650.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Wed, Jul 30
    From KWD 18.000
  • Thu, Jul 31
    From KWD 15.600
  • Fri, Aug 1
    From KWD 16.980
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From KWD 16.090
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From KWD 19.660
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From KWD 16.090
  • Tue, Aug 5
    From KWD 19.940
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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00:22
York
08:09
Edinburgh (Waverley)
7h 47m, Changes requiredLNER
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01:32
York
08:26
Edinburgh (Waverley)
6h 54m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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01:32
York
08:49
Edinburgh Gateway
7h 17m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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02:36
York
09:41
Edinburgh (Waverley)
7h 5m, Changes requiredTransPennine Express
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06:17
York
11:37
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 20m, Changes requiredTransPennine Express
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06:27
York
09:05
Paris
2h 38m, DirectCrossCountry
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York to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:22
Last train
Last train
21:53
Departure station
Departure station
York
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
2h 24m
Distance
Distance
259 km
Price
Price
KWD 15.600*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from York to Edinburgh during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from York to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from York to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from York to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

York to Edinburgh Train Ticket Types

Save money on your trip from York to Edinburgh with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.