The cheapest and fastest trains from York to London
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€141
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to London will cost around €141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 6 trains that leave York for London on Mon, Dec 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
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Y11817Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for York to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 280 km
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3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
York to London train times
The table below shows live departures for York to London trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y11952 | Delayed 9:12 AM 8:55 AMYork station (YRK) | 2h03 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41133 | Delayed 9:27 AM 9:17 AMYork station (YRK) | 1h56 | 11:13 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11959 | Delayed 9:33 AM 9:31 AMYork station (YRK) | 2h02 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11960 | On time 9:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14457 | On time 10:10 AM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 12:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41142 | On time 10:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 12:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
Y11958 | On time 8:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h59 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14455 | On time 8:18 AM York station (YRK) | 1h58 | 10:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11997 | On time 8:27 AM York station (YRK) | 2h12 | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11815 | On time 8:30 AM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11817 | On time 8:56 AM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 11:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from York to London
Trains from York to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo from York to London trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo trains will get you between York and London from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from York to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Kings Cross, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from York to London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 10:40 Saturday 08:00 - 15:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: No rail replacement bus services operate from this station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 21:30 Saturday 06:10 - 21:30 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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