City to city
York to London by train
York → London Kings Cross
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 54m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 04m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- LNER, Grand Central
Trains link York (York) and London (London Kings Cross) in about 1h 54m at best, with no changes needed.
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.