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Cheap train tickets from London to York

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

$116

Average

$116

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:30AM4h15

London St Pancras International

02:45PMYork

$1161One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from London to York

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 3

East Midlands Railway

10:30AM4h15

London St Pancras International

02:45PMYork

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London to York

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Fastest Journey

4 h 15 m

Average

4 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

280 km

It's difficult to get from London to York without transferring at least once.

Fastest

10:30AM4h15

London St Pancras International

02:45PMYork

$1101One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from London to York

Distance	173 miles (279 km)
Average train duration	1 h 52 min
Average train ticket price	$64 (€55)
Train frequency	42 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 42 direct trains a day
Train providers	Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Thameslink

Trains from London to York cover the 173 miles (279 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 52 min with our travel partners like Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Thameslink. Normally, there are 42 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $42 (€36), but the average price of train tickets is $64 (€55). Travelers depart most frequently from London St Pancras International and arrive in York.

Train companies: CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains and Thameslink from London to York trains

Find the best trains to York from London with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains and Thameslink from $42 (€36). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

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.

Grand Central Trains from London to York train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $42
Grand Central Trains frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from London to York

FAQs: Travel by train from London to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to York.

Cheap train tickets from London to York can start from as little as $42 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to York is $64 (€55); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London to York is 1 h 52 min to travel the 173 mile (279 km) long trip, with around there are 42 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to York leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to York leaves at 10: 00 PM.

There are 42 trains a day from London to York which require at least one change with Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to York. Take the fast train with East Midlands Railway from London to York.

Take the London to York train with Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between London and York as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 00 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London St Pancras International, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (788 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to York from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to York by train is September.

Yes, you can take a flight from London to York.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

York

The major railway station for departures from London is London St Pancras International. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London St Pancras International for your journey between London and York.

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

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Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

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

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Bridge Wifi

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London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

London Charing Cross Shopping

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London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transit options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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