There are 7 ways to get from Stansted 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- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 35m£104–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 561
7h 24m£46–82Drive 223.2 mi
- Drive from Stansted to Yorkcar 223.2 mi
3h 52m£56–80Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 7m£99–365Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 4m£104–168Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 55m£107–326Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 10m£281–639
Stansted to York by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to York is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to York is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £100 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to York station. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Rail Station via Garrick Street and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to York. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Stansted and York is 220 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Stansted to York, including transfers.
Stansted to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.
Stansted to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Stansted to York is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and York, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £270–600
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £270–600
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to York
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stansted to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Stansted to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to York is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Stansted to York.
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