The average train between West Midlands and York takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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 West Midlands and York. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 7:08 PM which arrives into York at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to York. However, there are services departing from West Midlands station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
West Midlands to York train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
West Midlands to York train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at York station.
Book your West Midlands to York train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between West Midlands and York is 172.4 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 51m.