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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 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 $108.
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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $77.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$93 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 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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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 York to London:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $162 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
This is compared to other travel options from York to London:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $305 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $343 (€276).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom York to London
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.
FlixBus3:45 PM6h05York, Train Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 PM6h05York, Train Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y148267:11 PM1h51York station (YRK)9:02 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
C019286:31 PM2h00York station (YRK)8:31 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$351One-way0 transfers
Y148195:11 PM1h56York station (YRK)7:07 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$371One-way0 transfers
L016406:27 PM2h12York station (YRK)8:39 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM6h35York, Train Station10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM6h40York, Train Station6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM5h55York, Train Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$221One-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 $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $162 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses 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 London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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