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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €71.
Distance: 280 km
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€75 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m 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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How to get from York to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX561Fastest
BA1373Other options
YC843 · NX426
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This is compared to other travel options from York to London:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average €28.
A bus is €52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average €71.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 10 direct trains per day with LNER, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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