York to Edinburgh Trains From £21.60*

Departing from York

York station is one of the most beautiful stations in the UK. It’s conveniently placed just outside York city centre, along Station Road, near its Medieval city walls that date back to the 13th century!

The station is connected by a bus route and a taxi rank. However, you can walk straight from the train station into the city centre if you’d like. Just be mindful that the streets of York can sometimes be narrow and cobblestoned, so think twice before walking with heavy luggage.

Main stops

If you are travelling with CrossCountry, there are five stations from York to Edinburgh: Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Alnmouth, and Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

However, if you’re travelling from York to Edinburgh with LNER, your route will be slightly different. You’ll stop at Northallerton, Darlington, Durham, and Newcastle.

Both of these services sometimes stop at Chester-Le-Street, too. That’s why it’s always best to check before you travel, as sometimes scheduling or engineering works or faults can lead to route changes.

Arriving at Edinburgh Waverley

Edinburgh Waverley is sandwiched between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns in the centre of the Scottish capital, making it an excellent location to begin your trip.

Taxis are available outside the station, and Princes Street in the new town has public buses and trams that can take you around the city or to the airport.

The ‘old’ town in Edinburgh has its old-world charm, but its cavernous alleyways housing pubs, restaurants and whisky bars, whilst the new town is replete with swanky cafes, shops, and restaurants in its 18th century Georgian townhouses and neoclassical facades.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.

• First Class: Complimentary food and drinks, larger seats and tables. First Class lounge access at certain stations on the East Coast Mainline.

LNER train travel advice

• Luggage: Passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage.

• Pets: Pets travel free on LNER. Dogs must be on leads, and other animals in carriers. Maximum of two pets per passenger.

• Bicycles: Reservations are required. Folding bikes can be taken onboard as luggage.

• Children: Children receive cheaper tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together.

• Passenger Assist: Get travel advice for the station you wish to use, seat reservations, ticket assistance, and help with arrivals and transfers, plus discounts for disabled passengers.

CrossCountry train classes

• Standard Class: Onboard Wi-Fi, charging points, and tables. Snacks and drinks are available from the onboard shop.

• First Class: A York to Edinburgh First Class ticket provides a more spacious and comfortable journey with larger seats and complimentary refreshments.

CrossCountry train travel advice

• Luggage: A maximum of three items: one small item, one medium-sized bag, and one large suitcase.

• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small pets are free of charge. They must be well-behaved and do not disturb other passengers. Two pets per passenger.

• Bicycles: Bicycle reservations are required before traveling.

• Children: Children receive cheaper tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.

• Passenger Assist: Provide assistance at stations and on trains, or during transfers, help with luggage, offer discounts for disabled passengers, and other services.