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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 €14. 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 €14, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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€74 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €213 Average price |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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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Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to London.
There are 3 travel options from York to London: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from York to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to London:
A bus is $50 (€45) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $69 (€62).
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $38 (€35) from York to London.
The quickest way to travel from York to London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 5 h 25 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 46 min.
The distance from York to London is approximately 173 miles (279 km).
The average frequency per day from York to London is:
- 17 buses a day.
- 11 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between York and London as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to London:
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly leave from York and tend to arrive in London St Pancras International.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to London:
- You can travel by bus between York and London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus, and you can find Megabus York to London tickets for $19 (€17) on Omio.
- You can go to London from York by plane with British Airways. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $69 (€62) with British Airways from York to London on Omio.
- You can go to London from York by train with LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry or East Midlands Trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $38 (€35) with Grand Central Trains from York to London on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from York to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to London with National Express.
- You'll find 6 direct flights a day to London with British Airways.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to take to London with LNER or Grand Central Trains.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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