The average train between City of St Albans and York takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from City of St Albans 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 every 30 minutes between City of St Albans and York. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from City of St Albans is at 10:27 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from City of St Albans to York. However, there are services departing from City of St Albans station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
City of St Albans to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
City of St Albans to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at York station.
Book your City of St Albans to York train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between City of St Albans and York is 250.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.