The average train between Surrey and York takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Surrey 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 Surrey and York. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 11:18 PM which arrives into York at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Balham and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Surrey to York. However, there are services departing from Surrey station and arriving at York station via Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Surrey to York train services, operated by Southern, depart from Box Hill & Westhumble station.
Surrey to York train services, operated by Southern, arrive at York station.
Book your Surrey to York train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Surrey and York is 305.3 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to York via Balham, Balham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 13m.