York to Edinburgh

Two of the UK's most historic cities on one cheap train ticket - that's got to be a great deal. But there are more than ancient walls and castles to enjoy. The resurgent Scottish capital is one of the UK's prime cultural hotspots – not just with the eponymous festival, but all year round. And you can be there in just two and a half hours with the speedy LNER service.

Upcoming direct journeys for York to Edinburgh

Friday 22 October 2021

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
11:35	Edinburgh (EDB)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:35 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
11:55	Aberdeen (ABD)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:55 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen
12:32	Edinburgh (EDB)	10	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:32 CrossCountry from Plymouth to Edinburgh
12:35	Edinburgh (EDB)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:35 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
12:55	Edinburgh (EDB)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:55 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
13:35	Edinburgh (EDB)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 13:35 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
13:55	Inverness (INV)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 13:55 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Inverness
14:32	Glasgow Central (GLC)	10	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:32 CrossCountry from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central
14:35	Edinburgh (EDB)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:35 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
14:55	Edinburgh (EDB)	11	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:55 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from York to Edinburgh by train?

You can usually find the cheapest tickets to Edinburgh from York by choosing Advance singles rather than a Flexible option. The smart thing to do is set up a Ticket Alert so you know when you can buy what you want. Found a better price elsewhere? We’ll match it and refund the difference and we won’t charge you a booking fee either.

Are there direct trains from York to Edinburgh?

Can you buy a Season Ticket between York and Edinburgh?

Which rail lines go through York?

Which rail lines go through Edinburgh?

Do I need to wear a face covering on the train?

Face coverings in England

Please continue to wear a face covering on our trains and in our stations, unless exempt. Thank you for being considerate of other customers and our colleagues.

Face coverings in Scotland

Face coverings must be worn onboard all our trains and in stations, unless exempt. It's important you follow this legal requirement, otherwise you could be fined. For exemptions in Scotland click here.

Is it safe to travel on a train?

We're staying Covid Aware so that you can book and travel with confidence.

We know that travelling on long journeys can be overwhelming. We have:

Removed admin fees for ticket changes (and refunds for refundable tickets)
Increased our onboard and station cleaning
Made it easier to make a seat reservation so you can have the most comfortable journey.

What to expect when travelling

Book and travel with confidence

Book and travel with confidence.

There's no booking fees, ever!
We are maintaining increased cleaning in stations and onboard
Our LNER app allows you to book contactless eTickets and stay up to date with your journey progress, in the palm of your hand.
Plans change and that's why our tickets can, too. All changes and refunds are fee-free until 31 December 2021. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.