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There are 7 ways to get from London to York by train, bus, night train, car, plane or taxi

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Train

  1. Take the train from London Kings Cross to York

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Rail Station

Night train

  1. Take the night train from London Euston to York

Drive

  1. Drive from London King's Cross to York

Fly London Heathrow to Manchester, train

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)
  2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York

Fly London City to Leeds Bradford, train

  1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA)
  2. Take the train from Leeds to York

Fly London City to Humberside, taxi

  1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY)
  2. Take a taxi from Humberside to York

London to York by train

292 Weekly Trains
1h 51m Average Duration
£70 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from London to York is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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The quickest way to get from London to York is to train which costs £70 - £130 and takes 1h 51m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Rail Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

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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.

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The distance between London and York is 175 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.

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The best way to get from London to York without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £130.

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The train from London Kings Cross to York takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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London to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Coach Station.

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London to York train services, operated by LNER, depart from London Kings Cross station.

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The best way to get from London to York is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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Map of how to get from London to York.
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  • 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 £95 - £130 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £30 - £45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£45 - £260
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£220 - £490
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Dublin
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£220 - £490
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Edinburgh, Belfast City
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
£220 - £490
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£230 - £950
Flights from London City to Humberside via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£210 - £1,700
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£220 - £490
Flights from London City to Leeds Bradford via Dublin
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£220 - £490
Train operators
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to York
Ave. Duration
1h 51m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£95 - £130
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£95 - £130
Train from Leeds to York
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£45 - £65
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£45 - £65
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to York
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £70
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£30 - £50
Anytime 1st Class
£50 - £70
Train from Leeds to York
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£13 - £23
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£13 - £20
Anytime 1st Class
£16 - £23
Northern Rail
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Rail Station
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£30 - £45
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Other operators
Taxi from Humberside to York
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Estimated price
£110 - £130
Barnetby Private Hire Taxis
Phone
+44 7759 720 924

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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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London to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

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London to York train services, operated by LNER, arrive at York station.

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Yes, the driving distance between London to York is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from London to York.

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British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.

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There are 1323+ hotels available in York. Prices start at £75 per night.

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The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.

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