Train Wales to York from £141 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and York takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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 14m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 21m

£115–166

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 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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