Edinburgh Waverley to York trains

Yes, there are direct LNER trains from Edinburgh Waverley to York with a journey that usually takes just over 2h 29m. During the week, there are approximately 19 direct LNER trains per day between 05:48 to 21:00. Yes, there are direct LNER trains from Edinburgh Waverley to York with a journey that usually takes just over 2h 29m.

During the week, there are approximately 19 direct LNER trains per day between 05:48 to 21:00.

The main train lines running through York station are LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains, Grand Central, and TransPennine Express.

Unfortunately, no Season Tickets are available at the moment for this journey.

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Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

Change of plans form

Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

Delay repay

When travelling from Edinburgh to York, you'll find an array of route options, each offering a unique travel experience. Here are the stops on each route:

Route 1:
Alnmouth
Morpeth
Newcastle
Durham
Darlington
Northallerton

Route 2:
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Newcastle
Darlington

Route 3:
Newcastle
Durham
Darlington
Northallerton

Route 4:
Alnmouth
Newcastle
Durham
Darlington
Northallerton

Whether you opt for a more direct route or one with a few stops along the way, LNER will ensure your journey from Edinburgh to York is smooth and comfortable. Bon voyage!
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