City to city

London to York by train

London Kings Cross → York

Fastest

≈ 1h 46m

Typical

≈ 2h

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

LNER, Grand Central

Trains link London (London Kings Cross) and York (York) in about 1h 46m at best, with no changes needed.

How long does the train from London to York take?

The fastest trains cover London to York in about 1h 46m; a typical journey takes around 2h.

Is there a direct train from London to York?

Yes: direct trains run between London Kings Cross and York.

Legendary routes through London or York

• Eurostar London → Paris
• LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
• Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
• Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow

Sleepers too: night trains from London.

More trains from London

• London → Reading ≈ 23 min · direct
• London → Cambridge ≈ 49 min · direct
• London → Oxford ≈ 50 min · direct
• London → Brighton ≈ 58 min · direct
• London → Bath ≈ 1h 13m · direct
• London → Southampton ≈ 1h 14m · direct

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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.