The average train between Dalston and York takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dalston to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Dalston and York. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalston is at 11:14 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Highbury & Islington and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 10m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dalston to York. However, there are services departing from Dalston station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Dalston to York train services, operated by London Overground, depart from King's Cross station.
Dalston to York train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at York station.
Book your Dalston to York train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dalston and York is 276.9 km. The road distance is 307 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.