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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$103 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
- YC840 · NX4269:41 AM6h39York, Station Rd4:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- YC843 · NX46610:12 PM7h38York, Station Rd5:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13694:40 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
Other options
C144548:17 AM1h57York station (YRK)10:14 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$911One-way0 transfers- Y119988:27 AM2h13York station (YRK)10:40 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$931One-way0 transfers
- Y118148:31 AM2h01York station (YRK)10:32 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$971One-way0 transfers
- YC843 · NX5616:38 AM6h12York, Station Rd12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX56111:51 AM6h29York, Station Rd6:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX4268:51 AM6h29York, Station Rd3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$321One-way1 transfer
- BA13716:10 PM1h05Manchester Airport7:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
- BA13796:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
- BA136110:50 AM1h10Manchester Airport12:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3391One-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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 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 train, bus, 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, Rail Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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