What is the cheapest way to get from London to Selby?

The cheapest way to get from London to Selby is to bus which costs £18 - £95 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Selby?

The fastest way to get from London to Selby is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £80.

Is there a direct train between London and Selby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Selby. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from London to Selby?

The distance between London and Selby is 175 miles. The road distance is 184.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to Selby without a car?

The best way to get from London to Selby without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £80.

How long does it take to get from London to Selby?

The train from London Kings Cross to Selby takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the London to Selby train from?

London to Selby train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Selby?

The best way to get from London to Selby is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £95 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the London to Selby train arrive?

London to Selby train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Selby station.

Can I drive from London to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Selby is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from London to Selby.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Selby?

Book your London to Selby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Selby?

There are 1698+ hotels available in Selby.

London to Selby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Selby by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Selbytrain London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
2h 7m
£25–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
5h 15m
£18–93
Drive 183.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Selbycar 183.8 mi
3h 29m
£45–65
Train via York
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from York to Selbytrain York - Bridlington / ...
2h 52m
£29–104

London to Selby by train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between London, England and Selby, England?

Hull Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Selby every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 twice daily. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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