The average train between York and Gravesend takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from York to Gravesend. 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 York and Gravesend. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Gravesend at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Gravesend. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Gravesend station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
York to Gravesend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Gravesend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to Gravesend train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Gravesend is 296.4 km. The road distance is 342 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.