London to York by train
London King's Cross → York · 188 miles · from 1h 51m
188 miles
1h 51m
Half-hourly
2
London to York
Under two hours to one of Europe's most complete medieval cities — and the home of the National Railway Museum.
Why this journey is worth it
- Under two hours from London
- National Railway Museum a short walk from the station
- York station's curved trainshed is a listed landmark
- Gateway to the North York Moors
Agent's tip
York is the best-value day trip from London by rail. Ask about off-peak return pricing.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London King's Cross |
| 2 | Stevenage |
| 3 | Peterborough |
| 4 | Grantham |
| 5 | Doncaster |
| 6 | York |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
