How to get from Edinburgh to York
- 265 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 32m
direct
Train
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to York. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 32m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 265 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
265 km
Edinburgh to York: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Edinburgh → YorktrainLNER·2h 32m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Edinburgh to York
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:37 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:37 | 19:00 |
All departures
- 05:37
- 05:50
- 06:02
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:03
- 07:30
- 07:48
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 08:51
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:05
- 10:34
- 11:00
- 11:10
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 13:00
- 13:05
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:04
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:04
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 17:04
- 17:05
- 18:00
- 18:04
- 18:30
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to York works
Start with a LNER train from Edinburgh to York, about 2h 32m. In total it's roughly €32 over 2h 32m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to York: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to York?
The most useful route takes about 2h 32m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Edinburgh to York?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:37 and the last at 19:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Edinburgh to York?
40 a day with LNER, between 05:37 and 19:00.
How far is York from Edinburgh?
About 265 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to York cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to York?
On this route you travel with LNER.
Can you get from Edinburgh to York without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 14m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to York?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Edinburgh to York
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- Edinburgh to York distance
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- Edinburgh to York by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026