London to York by train
London King's Cross → York · 188 miles · from 1h 51m
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188 miles
1h 51m
Half-hourly
2
London to York
Under two hours to one of Europe's most complete medieval cities — and the home of the National Railway Museum.
Why this journey is worth it
- Under two hours from London
- National Railway Museum a short walk from the station
- York station's curved trainshed is a listed landmark
- Gateway to the North York Moors
Travel tip
York is the best-value day trip from London by rail. Ask about off-peak return pricing.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London King's Cross |
| 2 | Stevenage |
| 3 | Peterborough |
| 4 | Grantham |
| 5 | Doncaster |
| 6 | York |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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