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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to York 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 7m. 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 €59.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€69 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX561Cheapest
NX561Fastest
C41058Other options
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Travel from London to York: Journey Details
Travelers in the UK can reach the historic northern city of York from London by bus or train. Trains are the quickest way of reaching York from the capital, with fast and frequent services and journey times of approximately 2 hours. Buses take substantially longer, with the fastest bus requiring approximately 5 hours of travel time.
Return trips from York to London are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to York:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $75 (€59).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and York as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to York by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to York by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with LNER, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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