London to York by train
London Kings Cross → York
Trains link London (London Kings Cross) and York (York) in about 1h 46m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 46m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- LNER, Grand Central
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
More train routes in United Kingdom · France.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.