The average train between York and Ormskirk takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
York to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your York to Ormskirk train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between York and Ormskirk is 126 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from York to Ormskirk via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 50m.