Trains from London to York
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Journey Summary
London to York Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours 9 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $ 41 | |
| Trains depart from: | London | |
| Trains arrive in: | York | |
| Distance: | 280 Kms | |
| Train Companies: | London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Trains, Grand Central Trains |
Trains from London to York
Trains in the United Kingdom are an efficient way of traveling between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes in the UK. The first journey from London to York offered by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) or Grand Central Trains departs at 6:15 a.m. with the last service departing at 10:00 p.m. Trains are regular seven days a week, departing around every half hour up until the last two trains at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Occasionally, there is a third service every hour, though the time this service departs can vary. Most trains are direct, though a few require a change at Doncaster. Peak fares apply between 6:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., but do not apply in the evening.
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London to York Train Cost
Average prices for Trains from London to York when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€124 |
1 Day in Advance |
€75 |
1 Week in Advance |
€75 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€62 |
1 Month in Advance |
€51 |
3 Months in Advance |
€51 |
London to York Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All London to York trains are run by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) or Grand Central Trains.- All trains are direct, depart from London's King's Cross train station and arrive at York train station.
- Trains from London to York take as little as 1 hour and 48 minutes to arrive in York.
- Most travelers book their London to York train tickets 1-2 days in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on London to York trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 40% cheaper to book a London to York train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- Finally, London to York train costs are 59% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from London
All trains from London to York depart from King's Cross station, which is located close to the Camden area in London. It is less than a ten-minute walk from the center of Camden and can also be accessed by tube and bus. Tube services run seven days a week until late from Camden underground station, departing every five minutes and reaching King's Cross in around four minutes. Buses from Camden town center to King's Cross are just as frequent but take slightly longer to reach King's Cross station.
Getting into York by Train
York is a beautiful northern English city with a rich cultural heritage. It is home to the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minister, and was voted European Tourist City of the Year in 2007. York railway station is less than a five-minute walk from the city center and can be also easy to reach by bus, with services departing every five minutes from Parliament Street. Taxi services are also available.
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Bus lines 91, 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 63, 73, 205, 214
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