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Compare bus, train, 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to York:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $216 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $247 (€200).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom London to York
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.
FlixBus8:25 AM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:25 AM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y148597:27 PM1h47London Kings Cross (KGX)9:14 PMYork station (YRK)$431One-way0 transfers- G802737:30 PM1h47London Kings Cross (KGX)9:17 PMYork station (YRK)$441One-way0 transfers
- C019828:33 PM1h55London Kings Cross (KGX)10:28 PMYork station (YRK)$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h15London, Victoria Coach Station2:15 PMYork, Train Station$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM6h31London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 AMYork, Train Station$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMYork, Train Station$271One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:55 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport$1581One-way0 transfers
- BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport$3901One-way0 transfers
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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 $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $216 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $247 (€200).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 13 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 bus, train, 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 London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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