The average train between York and Grays takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Grays. 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 30 minutes between York and Grays. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Grays at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 45m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from York to Grays. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Grays station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
York to Grays train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Grays train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to Grays train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Grays is 291.8 km. The road distance is 339 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.