The average train between York and Sellafield takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Sellafield. 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 2 hours between York and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Sellafield station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
York to Sellafield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Sellafield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Sellafield station.
Book your York to Sellafield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Sellafield is 165.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from York to Sellafield via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 58m.