The average train between York and Witham takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Witham. 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 30 minutes between York and Witham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Witham at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 20m • 2 changes


3h 4m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from York to Witham. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Witham station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
York to Witham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Witham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your York to Witham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Witham is 266.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from York to Witham (Essex) via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.