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Grand Central Trains
About
Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus cafe bar on some services
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory, available for a small fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramp assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket
Quiet zone
Popular routes
Grand Central Trains train tickets
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06:48AM1h55
London08:43AMYork
$701One-way
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03:48PM1h55
London05:43PMYork
$701One-way
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06:27PM1h47
London08:14PMYork
$741One-way
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10:27AM1h55
London12:22PMYork
$901One-way
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Grand Central Trains is an open access train operator - not dependent on subsidy from the Department of Transportation - that has been in operation since 2007. It is now a subsidy of Arriva Trains UK, and offers service to cities in Yorkshire, the North East, and along the Durham Coastline, linking them with London. Grand Central runs two types of trains - Class 180 and HST, for the shorter and longer distances. They vary in their layout and seating plans, in the least.
Services on board are divided up into two main classes: Standard and First class. First Class offers more room for the legs, as well as wide reclining seats to relax in. Included in your ticket are also light refreshments and a newspaper. The aim is that both working and relaxing will be easily doable. In Standard class, passengers enjoy more room and services while enjoying free WiFi services, as well as a free coffee and tea. Trains coming from Kings Cross to Sunderland have accessible and standard toilets, boarding ramps, priority seating, auditory information, and staff available for assistance.
Grand Central offers 5 daily services between Sunderland and King’s Cross, calling at Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe, Northallerton, Thirsk, and York. Four daily services between Bradford Interchange and King’s Cross are offered per day, calling at Halifax, Brighouse, Mirfield, Wakefield Kirkgate, Pontefract Monkhill, and Doncaster.
There are four main types of tickets; Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak. Advance can be booked up until one day before travel and both Advance and Anytime gives the options to travel in either class. With Off-Peak and Super-Off-Peak there is only the possibility to travel Standard. The Anytime option gives you more flexibility in terms of the times you wish to travel. Passengers have the option of choosing weekend upgrades to First Class while frequent travellers can get a Carnet package of 10 tickets at a discounted price.
Popular Grand Central Trains routes
London to York train
from $47
Direct trains available
1h45 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- First Hull Trains
- CrossCountry
- LNER
- East Midlands Trains
- Grand Central Trains
Sunderland to London train
from $52
Direct trains available
3h16 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- CrossCountry
- Grand Central Trains
- Lumo
- LNER
Bradford to London train
from $32
Direct trains available
2h29 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
- First Hull Trains
- LNER
- Grand Central Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- Avanti West Coast
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train
from $36
Direct trains available
2h37 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- East Midlands Trains
- LNER
- Avanti West Coast
- Grand Central Trains
York to London train
from $37
Direct trains available
1h49 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- East Midlands Trains
- Grand Central Trains
- First Hull Trains
- CrossCountry
- LNER
- Lumo
London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) train
from $58
Direct trains available
1h46 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Grand Central Trains
- LNER
- East Midlands Trains
- First Hull Trains
Sheffield to London train
from $32
Direct trains available
1h59 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- LNER
- West Midlands Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- First Hull Trains
- Avanti West Coast
- Grand Central Trains
London to Sunderland train
from $64
Direct trains available
3h14 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- First Hull Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- Grand Central Trains
- Lumo
- LNER
London to Bradford train
from $47
Direct trains available
2h41 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- LNER
- Avanti West Coast
- East Midlands Trains
- Grand Central Trains
Bradford Interchange (BDI) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
from $36
Direct trains available
2h32 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- LNER
- Grand Central Trains
- Northern Rail (3)
Grand Central Trains FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Grand Central Trains: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
Grand Central Trains provides service between London King's Cross and destinations such as Sunderland, Bradford, and Doncaster.
Grand Central Trains offers accessibility features such as wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramp assistance for passengers with reduced mobility.
Refund policies for Grand Central Trains vary by ticket type, so you will need to check the specific conditions of your ticket to see if cancellation is possible.
With Grand Central Trains, no formal check-in process is required; simply board the train with a valid ticket.
Yes, Grand Central Trains offers compensation if you miss a connection due to a delay caused by their services.
Refunds or compensation for Anytime tickets with Grand Central Trains are typically processed within 14 working days, while Advance tickets are non-refundable.
With Grand Central Trains, compensation requests must usually be submitted within 28 days of your scheduled train journey.
If your train with Grand Central Trains is delayed, you may be eligible for compensation for the delay.
Grand Central Trains offers compensation of 50% of the single ticket price for delays exceeding 120 minutes.
For a delay of 60-119 minutes, Grand Central Trains compensates 25% of the single ticket price.
Grand Central Trains typically leaves from major stations including London King's Cross and Sunderland.
On Grand Central Trains, you can store your luggage in the overhead racks or the designated luggage areas at the end of carriages, which include space for two large items of luggage and one small hand luggage.
Grand Central Trains does not operate overnight trains as night journeys are not available.
When traveling with Grand Central Trains, it is not necessary to bring a passport for domestic journeys within the UK, as a passport is not required for rail travel.
Small pets in carriers can travel free on Grand Central Trains, while dogs are allowed onboard with a ticket.
If a Grand Central Trains service is canceled, you are entitled to a full refund.
Refundable train tickets with Grand Central Trains typically include Anytime and Off-Peak tickets, which can be fully refunded, subject to certain conditions.
Grand Central Trains provides USB plug sockets on their trains, ensuring passengers can conveniently charge their devices during the journey.
Subway tickets cannot be purchased onboard Grand Central Trains.
Grand Central Trains does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Grand Central Trains offers WiFi onboard their trains.
Yes, Grand Central Trains offer quiet zones to passengers, providing a peaceful environment for travel.
station information and services
Most popular Grand Central Trains train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Wifi
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for London Kings Cross
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for York
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Sunderland
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
- Accessible public telephones: in the interchange
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Bradford Interchange
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- 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 public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Doncaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
Grand Central Trains destinations
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