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York to Edinburgh train prices and times

Planning a journey from York to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £8.95, with average prices for this route around £22.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, Apr 24
From £11.25
Fri, Apr 25
From £10.85
Sat, Apr 26
From £11.25
Sun, Apr 27
From £11.25
Mon, Apr 28
From £11.25
Tue, Apr 29
From £8.95
Wed, Apr 30

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:22 York	08:09 Edinburgh (Waverley)	7h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:31 York	08:26 Edinburgh (Waverley)	6h 55m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:31 York	08:49 Edinburgh Gateway	7h 18m, No direct	Find Tickets
02:35 York	09:40 Edinburgh (Waverley)	7h 5m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:17 York	11:37 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:27 York	09:05 Paris	2h 38m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

York to Edinburgh train route details

First train

00:22

Last train

21:53

Departure station

York

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

2h 24m

Distance

161 miles

Price

£8.95*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Edinburgh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from York to Edinburgh. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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%

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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from York to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from York to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

York to Edinburgh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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

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York to Edinburgh train prices and times

York to Edinburgh train route details