The average train between York and Suffolk takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Suffolk station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
York to Suffolk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Suffolk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your York to Suffolk train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between York and Suffolk is 242.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from York to Stowmarket via Peterborough in around 3h 41m.