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Compare bus, train, and flight for York to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 €32, while a flight costs an average of €276.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€70 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €276 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m 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 York to London:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average €70.
A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average €276.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
The journey is about 2h 9m faster (2h 3m by train vs 4h 12m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€70 vs €75). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from York to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:45 PM6h40York, Train Station6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€161One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:45 PM6h40York, Train Station6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€161One-way0 transfers
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G800927:17 PM1h53York station (YRK)9:10 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€601One-way0 transfers
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C020319:31 PM2h17York station (YRK)11:48 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€431One-way0 transfers
C019907:55 PM2h06York station (YRK)10:01 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€461One-way0 transfers
C019466:10 AM2h07York station (YRK)8:17 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM6h05York, Train Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM6h35York, Train Station10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM5h55York, Train Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€181One-way0 transfers
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Travel from York to London: Journey Details
York and London are just over 336 kilometers apart and travelers in the UK can make the journey easily by train, bus, or airplane. Trains depart regularly from York Rail Station and take just over 2 hours to reach London Kings Cross. Buses also depart from the station and are an affordable alternative to trains.
Return trips from London to York are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from York to London:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average €70.
A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average €276.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains to go to London by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
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