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You can get from York to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from York to London on Nov 30 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from York to London
 | Distance | 173 miles (279 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $11 - $121 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€9) • 4 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $121 (€100) • 1 h 15 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Loganair, Flixbus or London North Eastern Railway |
Travel 173 miles (279 km) by flight, bus or train to London from York. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Loganair, Flixbus or London North Eastern Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from York to London.
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.
How to get from York to London
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Buses from York to London
Buses from York to London run at almost hourly intervals every day. The route is operated by National Express. Passengers board the local service at York station and change to National Express coaches at Leeds. Buses depart from early morning and an overnight service is available. The journey from York to London Victoria Coach Station takes just under 6 hours.
Trains from York to London
Trains from York to London are the easiest and most convenient way to travel between the two cities. Trains depart from York Railway Station in the city center and terminate at London Kings Cross Station. There are at least two trains per hour every day and the service is operated by Virgin East Coast with additional trains provided by Grand Central. The service runs from early morning until well into the evening.
Flights from York to London
British Airways offer direct flights from York to London which take approximately 4 hours top arrive in London. Flybe also offers indirect flights from York to London.
Travel Tips
There are 3 ways to get from York to London: flight, bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from York to London is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus is about $111 (€91) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $121 (€100) for this trip.
Taking a bus is about $51 (€42) less than taking a train, which costs on average $61 (€50) for this journey.
The fastest way from York to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to London by bus can take on average 4 h 45 min.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 1 h 52 min.
London is approximately 173 miles (279 km) away from York.
The average frequency per day from York to London is:
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from York to London as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to London:
- Buses mostly leave from York, Train Station and tend to arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
- Trains from York to London most often leave from York and arrive in London Victoria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Loganair can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Loganair from York to London for $121 (€100) on Omio.
- Flixbus can get you to London by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from York to London for $11 (€9) on Omio.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for London North Eastern Railway York to London tickets on Omio for $61 (€50).
Yes, there are direct services available from York to London with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct train with Grand Central Trains or London North Eastern Railway with 25 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from York.
When planning your trip from York to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets are costing on average $121 (€100) one way.
- Bus tickets cost $11 (€9) one way on average.
- Train tickets cost on average $61 (€50) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from York to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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