York to London by train
York → London Kings Cross
Trains link York (York) and London (London Kings Cross) in about 1h 54m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 54m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 04m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- LNER, Grand Central
How long does the train from York to London take?
The fastest trains cover York to London in about 1h 54m; a typical journey takes around 2h 04m.
Is there a direct train from York to London?
Yes: direct trains run between York and London Kings Cross.
Legendary routes through York or London
- 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 York
- York → Leeds ≈ 23 min · direct
- York → Newcastle ≈ 49 min · direct
- York → Manchester ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- York → Birmingham ≈ 1h 51m · direct
- York → Edinburgh ≈ 2h 18m · 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.