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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 $80.
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 57m. 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 $53.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$99 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m 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 |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
This is compared to other travel options from London to York:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $300 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $336 (€270).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
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$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:59 PM6h31London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 AMYork, Train Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G802452:30 PM1h46London Kings Cross (KGX)4:16 PMYork station (YRK)$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G8016810:03 PM2h11London Kings Cross (KGX)12:14 AMYork station (YRK)$451One-way0 transfers
- G8017011:08 PM2h42London Kings Cross (KGX)1:50 AMYork station (YRK)$451One-way0 transfers
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G1588511:33 PM5h20London Kings Cross (KGX)4:53 AMYork station (YRK)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:40 PM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMYork, Train Station$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM6h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMYork, Train Station$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM5h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$321One-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 $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to York costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to York costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to York by flight.
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
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