Train Wales to York from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and York takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Wales to York train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Wales and York. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:45 PM which arrives into York at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

8:45 PM → 8:32 AM
Arrives next day
11h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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