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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to York
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- €25
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- €80
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 1 h 46 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 1 h 46 m
- Trains on Nov 10
- 61
- Distance
- 280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to York will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 61 trains from London to York, including 58 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G8017611:47 AM 2h05 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:52 PM York station (YRK) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers- C01966
11:33 AM 1h54 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:27 PM York station (YRK) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - C02047
12:33 PM 1h53 London Kings Cross (KGX) 2:26 PM York station (YRK) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - C02111
1:33 PM 1h53 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:26 PM York station (YRK) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - G80179
1:47 PM 2h04 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:51 PM York station (YRK) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G80209
8:30 AM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:16 AM York station (YRK) €114 1 One-way 0 transfers - G80215
9:30 AM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:16 AM York station (YRK) €95 1 One-way 0 transfers - G80221
10:30 AM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 12:16 PM York station (YRK) €51 1 One-way 0 transfers - G80237
1:30 PM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:16 PM York station (YRK) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G80232
12:30 PM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 2:16 PM York station (YRK) €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to York
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to York run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 2:05 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Live departures
London to York train times
The table below shows live departures for London to York trains for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80168 | On time 10:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h11 | 12:14 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80170 | On time 11:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h42 | 1:50 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02022+ G15885 | On time 11:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h24 | 4:54 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
| C01971 | 5:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h14 | 8:02 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G01055+ W70940 | 5:59 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h34 | 9:33 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
| G80198 | 6:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 8:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02049 | 6:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 8:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80199 | 7:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 9:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80203 | 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 9:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02010 | 7:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 9:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80171 | 7:45 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h06 | 9:51 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C00217 | 7:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h07 | 9:55 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80205 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 10:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80209 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 10:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02000 | 8:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 10:26 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80211 | 9:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80215 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 11:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02036 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 11:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80173 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h03 | 11:50 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80216 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 12:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80221 | 10:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 12:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02052 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 12:26 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C00207 | 11:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h51 | 12:51 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80224 | 11:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 1:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80226 | 11:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 1:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01966 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 1:27 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80176 | 11:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h05 | 1:52 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80228 | 12:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 2:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80232 | 12:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 2:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02047 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 2:26 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y14851 | 1:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h49 | 2:49 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80234 | 1:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 3:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80237 | 1:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 3:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02111 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 3:26 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80179 | 1:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h04 | 3:51 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80241 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 4:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80245 | 2:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 4:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02040 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 4:27 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y14852 | 3:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h50 | 4:50 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80247 | 3:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 5:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80251 | 3:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 5:17 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01984 | 3:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 5:27 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80183 | 3:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h05 | 5:52 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01943 | 4:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h03 | 6:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80257 | 4:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 6:17 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80147 | 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h57 | 6:30 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y14857 | 5:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 6:48 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80259 | 5:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 7:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80263 | 5:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 7:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80148 | 5:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h59 | 7:32 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80266 | 6:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h03 | 8:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80268 | 6:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 8:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02023 | 6:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h58 | 8:31 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80185 | 6:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h07 | 8:52 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80272 | 7:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h02 | 9:02 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y14859 | 7:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 9:14 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80273 | 7:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 9:17 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02105 | 7:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h56 | 9:29 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80274 | 8:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h59 | 10:02 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G08153+G00733 | 8:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h10 | 10:19 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from London to York
An important city of northern England since Roman times, York has a close connection with railway history and hosts the National Rail Museum. Rail links with the capital are frequent and direct, seven days a week. Visitors can take daily direct London to York train services with a choice of operators on the East Coast Main Line. Journey times are just under two hours for the fastest services, with departures from early morning to late evening.
Which train companies travel from London to York?
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operates most of the direct London to York train services. Grand Central also provides some daily direct trains from London King's Cross to York on the East Coast Main Line.
How long is the train from London to York?
The fastest connections on the 211 mile journey north from London to York are some LNER departures from King's Cross, taking one hour and 48 minutes to reach the northern city. Most LNER and Grand Central connections on this route take up to 25 minutes longer, although some evening stopping services can take around two hours and 40 minutes to complete the trip to York.
How many trains are there from London to York?
LNER's daily timetable offers London to York train connections every half hour from early morning to mid evening, then an hourly service until the final departure from King's Cross at 11:00 p.m. Grand Central provides five daily direct London to York trains, with morning, afternoon and evening departure times. Sunday services are reduced, with no early morning connections to York.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to York?
Departure train station:London King's Cross Station is on the northern side of central London, connected by six lines on the Underground network and city bus routes stopping on Euston Road. The station concourse has restaurants, supermarkets, the Harry Potter gift store, a pharmacy, news vendors, WiFi and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:York Station is located west of the city center, with bus routes across the city available from stops on Station Road by the main entrance. Passenger facilities at the station include cycle rental, free WiFi, a pub, bakery, coffee shop, burger bar, car rental desk, newsvendor and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from London to York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to York
Most London to York trains use the London Kings Cross to York station pair. Use this guide to compare London and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which York station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to York from York city centre
York train station facilities and services
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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