Edinburgh to York, City of York Train
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Edinburgh to York, City of York by train
The journey from Edinburgh to York, City of York by train is 161.48 mi and takes 2 hrs 50 mins. There are 21 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:29 and the last at 20:07. It is possible to travel from Edinburgh to York, City of York by train for as little as £23.39 or as much as £82.06. The best price for this journey is £23.39.
| Lowest Price | £23.39 |
| Journey Duration | 2 hrs 50 mins |
| Connection per Day | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail 21 |
| Lowest Price | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail £23.39 |
| Highest Price | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail £82.06 |
| First Departure | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail 05:29 |
| Last Departure | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail 20:07 |
| Distance | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail 161.48 mi |
| Departure | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail Edinburgh |
| Arrival | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail York, City of York |
| Carriers | TransPennine Express, CrossCountry TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail |
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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to York, City of York
The cheapest Edinburgh - York, City of York train tickets can be found for as low as £21.04 if you’re lucky, or £41.37 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £125.08.
Find the best day to travel to York, City of York by train
When travelling to York, City of York by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board London North Eastern Railway and Northern Rail from Edinburgh to York, City of York
Compare services on board when travelling from Edinburgh to York, City of York by train.
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Edinburgh to York, City of York CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
18.19kg
Bus
19.49kg
Flight
51.97kg
Car
41.58kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Edinburgh to York, City of York by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Edinburgh and York, City of York are 18.19kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Edinburgh and York, City of York? By taking the train between Edinburgh and York, City of York you will save 33.78kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.3kg compared to a bus and 23.39kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
A train ticket from Edinburgh to York, City of York is £50.09. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £23.39.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Edinburgh to York, City of York is £23.39. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Edinburgh and York, City of York by train?
Edinburgh to York, City of York is 161.48 mi.
How long does the train between Edinburgh and York, City of York take?
Edinburgh to York, City of York is on average 2 hrs 50 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 23 mins.
Which companies operate from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
The train journey from Edinburgh to York, City of York is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway and Northern Rail.
How many train connections per day go from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
Edinburgh to York, City of York has 21 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Edinburgh to York, City of York leave?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to York, City of York departs at 05:29. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Edinburgh to York, City of York depart?
The latest train from Edinburgh to York, City of York departs at 20:07. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Edinburgh to York, City of York in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £23.39 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
There are on average 19 direct connection(s) from Edinburgh to go to York, City of York.
What's the fastest journey time between Edinburgh to York, City of York by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Edinburgh and York, City of York is 2 hrs 23 mins.
Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to York, City of York?
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh and York, City of York.
What are the CO2 emissions for Edinburgh to York, City of York by train?
The train journey from Edinburgh to York, City of York creates 18.19kg of CO2 emissions.