The average train between York and London takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from York to London. 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 20 minutes between York and London. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 6:55 PM which arrives into London at 8:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
York to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to London train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and London is 279.9 km. The road distance is 302 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.
