The average train between York and Alba takes 22h 29m and the fastest train takes 20h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Alba. 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 twice daily between York and Alba. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Alba at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 22h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from York to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from York to Alba. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Alba station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
York to Alba train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Alba train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Alba station.
Book your York to Alba train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Alba is 1,221 km. The road distance is 1,582 km.
You can take a train from York to Alba via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Torino Porta Susa in around 14h 23m.