York to Edinburgh by train
York → Edinburgh Waverley
Trains link York (York) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Waverley) in about 2h 18m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 2h 18m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 32m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Lumo
How long does the train from York to Edinburgh take?
The fastest trains cover York to Edinburgh in about 2h 18m; a typical journey takes around 2h 32m.
Is there a direct train from York to Edinburgh?
Yes: direct trains run between York and Edinburgh Waverley.
Legendary routes through York or Edinburgh
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Crescent New York → New Orleans
- Cardinal New York → Chicago
- Lake Shore Limited New York → Chicago
More trains from York
- York → Leeds ≈ 23 min · direct
- York → Newcastle ≈ 49 min · direct
- York → Manchester ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- York → Birmingham ≈ 1h 51m · direct
- York → London ≈ 1h 54m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.