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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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$94 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m 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.
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The best way to travel from York to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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YC840 · NX561Fastest
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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 $66 (€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 13 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 10 direct trains per day with LNER, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
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