The average train between York and Paderborn takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Paderborn. 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 5 times a day between York and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from York to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Paderborn station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
York to Paderborn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Paderborn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your York to Paderborn train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Paderborn is 705.4 km. The road distance is 1,096 km.
You can take a train from York to Paderborn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 39m.