The average train between York and Great Ayton takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Great Ayton. 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 Great Ayton. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Great Ayton at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Great Ayton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Great Ayton station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
York to Great Ayton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Great Ayton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Great Ayton station.
Book your York to Great Ayton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Great Ayton is 59.1 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from York to Great Ayton via Middlesbrough in around 2h 19m.