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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York (YRK)

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41

train journeys
per day

161

miles (259 kms)

2hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:09

first / last train

38

direct trains

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to York (YRK)

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and York , with 38 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 3 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to York is approximately 161 miles (259 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 43 mins.

ScotRail, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and York.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to York. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to York Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 41 mins Direct
    08:29
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    2 hrs 31 mins Direct
    08:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 33 mins Direct
    08:59
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    09:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    2 hrs 33 mins Direct
    09:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 24 mins Direct
    09:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    2 hrs 29 mins Direct
    10:29
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:05
    2 hrs 33 mins Direct
    10:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 24 mins Direct
    10:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    11:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:07
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    11:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 24 mins Direct
    11:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 29 mins Direct
    12:29
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 34 mins Direct
    12:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    13:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:08
    2 hrs 32 mins Direct
    13:40
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    13:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 29 mins Direct
    14:29
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    2 hrs 30 mins Direct
    14:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 31 mins Direct
    15:31
    Edinburgh Waverley
    York
    Edinburgh Waverley to York

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About York Station

Station name York (YRK)
Address York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and York

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and York by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and York vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and York can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 38 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to York

ScotRail, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and York.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and York, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.