The average train between Idle and York takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is an hourly train service from Idle to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Idle and York. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Idle is at 11:21 PM which arrives into York at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Idle to York. However, there are services departing from Idle station and arriving at York station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Idle to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Apperley Bridge station.
Idle to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your Idle to York train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Idle and York is 44.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Apperley Bridge to York via Leeds in around 42 min.