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York to Edinburgh (Waverley) train route details

First train
First train
00:16
Last train
Last train
23:23
Departure city
Departure city
York
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time
Journey time
2h 17m
Distance
Distance
260 km
Price
Price
S$ 33.54*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from York to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Discover all upcoming York to Edinburgh (Waverley) services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
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05:45
2h 47m, Direct
York
08:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
LNER
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05:58
5h 39m, 1 change
York
11:37
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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06:36
2h 34m, Direct
York
09:10
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountry
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07:02
2h 36m, Direct
York
09:38
Edinburgh (Waverley)
LNER
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07:57
5h 35m, 1 change
York
13:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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08:06
2h 22m, Direct
York
10:28
Paris
LNER
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Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh (Waverley) from York this week

Ticket prices for York to Edinburgh (Waverley) typically cost around S$ 33.54, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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S$ 33.54
Thu16Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 33.54
00:1607:35
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S$ 33.54
Fri17Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 76.51
15:0617:32
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S$ 76.51
Sat18Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 94.28
10:3413:10
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S$ 94.28
Sun19Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 42.24
23:2407:15
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S$ 42.24
Mon20Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 33.54
00:1607:15
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S$ 33.54
Tue21Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 74.52
05:5811:37
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S$ 74.52
Wed22Jul
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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How to book cheap train tickets from York to Edinburgh (Waverley)

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

A wide selection of Railcards is available, many providing 1/3 off most train tickets — from the 16-25 and 26-30 Railcards to Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior options. With the 16-17 Saver, you can even get 50% off. Purchasing and storing your Railcard in the Trip.com app is quick and simple, ensuring instant access to generous discounts whenever you travel.
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between York and Edinburgh (Waverley) on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from York to Edinburgh (Waverley) when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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