The average train between York and Assen takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Assen. 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 every 4 hours between York and Assen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Assen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from York to Assen? 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 Assen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Assen station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Schiphol Airport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
York to Assen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
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The distance between York and Assen is 516.8 km.
You can take a train from York to Assen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 14m.