City to city
York to Edinburgh by train
York → Waverley Bridge
- Fastest
- ≈ 2h 18m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 32m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Lumo (East Coast)
Trains link York (York) and Edinburgh (Waverley Bridge) in about 2h 18m at best, with no changes needed.
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 Waverley Bridge.
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.