The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK)
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 60 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for York station (YRK) on Tue, Dec 30, 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 30 the direct trains cover the 278 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, Dec 30 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.
C41108
C14499
C14509
Y11942
C14507
C41046
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C41076
C41050London Kings Cross (KGX) - York station (YRK)Compare LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) trains for today, Monday, December 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41060 | On time 10:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 12:16 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11886 | On time 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 12:26 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C07115 | On time 11:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h51 | 12:51 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41062 | On time 11:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 1:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 30 | |||||
C41108 | On time 5:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h14 | 8:02 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41040 | On time 6:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 8:17 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11878 | On time 6:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 8:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41042 | On time 7:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 9:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41046 | 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 9:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11880 | 7:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 9:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C40786 · C41016 | On time 7:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h14 | 9:53 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C41016 | On time 7:45 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h08 | 9:53 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14499 | 8:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 9:54 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41049 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 10:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41050 | On time 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 10:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11882 | 8:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 10:26 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41053 | On time 9:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41058 | On time 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 11:16 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11884 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 11:27 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41018 | On time 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h03 | 11:50 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41110 | On time 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h00 | 12:03 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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LNER as well as Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains and First Hull Trains offer trains services from London Kings Cross to York. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Kings Cross to York.
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains and First Hull Trains to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross to York.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While LNER tickets can be bought on LNER's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains and First Hull Trains to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Kings Cross to York.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Kings Cross to York.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and York station (YRK) from $18 (€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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK) 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 station (YRK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Kings Cross (KGX) to York station (YRK)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- 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
- 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
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