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Compare train and bus for York to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Edinburgh:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Edinburgh costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
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How to get from York to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h35York, Train Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h35York, Train Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C410896:19 PM2h17York station (YRK)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
C7532611:36 AM2h34York station (YRK)2:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$411One-way0 transfers- C411059:04 PM2h31York station (YRK)11:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$421One-way0 transfers
- Y1194210:05 PM2h33York station (YRK)12:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Edinburgh:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Edinburgh costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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