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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $324.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $324 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $90 (€75).
A bus is $289 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $324 (€271).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 2h 21m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 4h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $89 (€75) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus11:59 PM6h31London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 AMYork, Train Station$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:59 PM6h31London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 AMYork, Train Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G802149:30 AM1h45London Kings Cross (KGX)11:15 AMYork station (YRK)$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y148555:00 PM1h49London Kings Cross (KGX)6:49 PMYork station (YRK)$401One-way0 transfers- G801823:47 PM2h05London Kings Cross (KGX)5:52 PMYork station (YRK)$441One-way0 transfers
- G801617:30 PM1h48London Kings Cross (KGX)9:18 PMYork station (YRK)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMYork, Train Station$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM6h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMYork, Train Station$231One-way0 transfers
- NX561 · YC84312:00 PM6h23London, Victoria Coach Station6:23 PMYork, Station Rd$271One-way1 transfer
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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 $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $90 (€75).
A bus is $289 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $324 (€271).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains to go to York by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to York by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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