Train from York to London: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for York to London on December 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
York
King's CrossCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
York
King's CrossFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
York
King's CrossNo tags
Grand CentralTrain
York
King's CrossNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
York
King's CrossNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:27 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from York to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
281 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$26 - $98Average Duration5h 45m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$50 - $508Average Duration2h 5m
7kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $64Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from York to London?

    The cheapest train tickets from York to London start at $50. The average price for this train route is around $147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from York to London?

    The average train trip from York to London takes 2h 5m and covers 278 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by Grand Central.

  3. Which train operators serve the York to London route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to London?

    The earliest train from York to London departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 10:25pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from York to London?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to London?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from York to London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-10
$123
12-11
$125
Today
$117
12-13
$112
12-14
$125
12-15
$105
12-16
$97
12-17
$98
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from York to London was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $97

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $499 for a train ticket from York to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-12-16.

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