Trains tickets from London to York

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TodayMay 3
from $64
TomorrowMay 4
from $68
MonMay 5
from $54
TueMay 6
from $68
WedMay 7
from $68
ThuMay 8
from $60
FriMay 9
from $57
SatMay 10

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: Grand CentralGrand Central
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: Grand CentralGrand Central
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: Grand CentralGrand Central
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: York
    Destination location: York
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to York.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $73Average Duration6h 8m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$36 - $399Average Duration1h 56m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $45Average Duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from London to York

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach York. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
1h 56mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$132
Average train trip duration1h 56m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance173 miles (278 km)
Latest train departure4:53pm

London to York Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/01
$72
05/02
$75
Today
$64
05/04
$68
05/05
$54
05/06
$68
05/07
$68
05/08
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to York was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to York, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $361 for a train ticket from London to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually RDG_LONDON_NORTH_EASTERN_RAILWAY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from London to York is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to York, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and York, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to York.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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