There are 5 ways to get from London to York by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 51m
£24 - £210
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 15m
£16 - £20
3 alternative options
Night train • 3h 59m
£41 - £45
Drive • 3h 32m
£30 - £50
Fly, train • 4h 58m
£76 - £247
London to York by train
The train journey time between London and York is around 2h and covers a distance of around 189 miles. The fastest train normally takes 1h 45m. Operated by LNER and Grand Central, the London to York train service departs from London Kings Cross and arrives in York. Typically 306 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
London to York train schedules
Trains departing Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The social distance requirement in York is 2 metres.
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Last updated: 13 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to York is to bus which costs £16 - £20 and takes 5h 15m.
The quickest way to get from London to York is to train which costs £24 - £210 and takes 1h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at York. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Kings Cross and arriving at York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between London and York is 175 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from London to York without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £210.
The train from London Kings Cross to York takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
London to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London to York train services, operated by LNER, depart from London Kings Cross station.
The best way to get from London to York is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £20 and takes 5h 15m.
- Distance: 174.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 51m
What companies run services between London, England and York, England?
LNER operates a train from London Kings Cross to York hourly. Tickets cost £24 - £210 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to York 3 times a week. Tickets cost £16 - £20 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £240
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24 - £210
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £24 - £35
- Anytime Day Single
- £90 - £130
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £140 - £210
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- customer.services@grandcentralrail.com
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from London Kings Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £120
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
- Advanced Single
- £29 - £40
- Anytime Single
- £28 - £40
- Anytime Day Single
- £70 - £120
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from London Euston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £41 - £45
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £41 - £45
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £190 - £220
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £90 - £120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27 - £45
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £12 - £18
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £20 - £35
- Anytime Day Single
- £27 - £45
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to York
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16 - £20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
London to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at York station.
London to York train services, operated by LNER, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to York is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from London to York.
British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.
Book your London to York train tickets online with Omio.
Book your London to York bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 302+ hotels available in York. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £35.