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

The cheapest way to get from London to York is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to York is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Rail Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from London to York?

The distance between London and York is 189 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to York without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

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

The train from King's Cross to York takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to York train from?

London to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to York?

The best way to get from London to York is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the London to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to York train arrive?

London to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from London to York?

Yes, the driving distance between London to York is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from London to York.

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

Book your London to York train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to York?

Book your London to York bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1844+ hotels available in York. Prices start at £0 per night.

London to York - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from London to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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 YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 52m
£50–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Rail Station436 / ...
4h 55m
£28–40
Drive 199 mi
1. Drive from London to York199 mi
3h 40m
£49–70
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
4h 45m
£73–287
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to YorkReading - Newcastle / ...
3h 31m
£63–148
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to York
4h 4m
£70–406

London to York by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.7 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £95–130 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Rail Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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