What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to York?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to York is to bus via York which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to York?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to York is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to York station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at Rail Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to York?

The distance between Waterloo Station and York is 192 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to York without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to York?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Waterloo Station to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to York bus from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to York?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to York is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to York bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to York is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Waterloo Station to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1912+ hotels available in York.

Waterloo Station to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 29m
£47–92
Bus via York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Yorkbus Uk014 / ...
7h 38m
£23–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 436 / ...
6h 18m
£37–111
Drive 199.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Yorkcar 199.9 mi
3h 46m
£49–71
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4h 54m
£91–285
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 13m
£83–359
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 26m
£123–258
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
6h 31m
£238–596
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 50m
£135–322

Waterloo Station to York by foot, bus, and train

402Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater 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 £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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