The average train between Forest Hill and York takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill and York. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hill is at 11:59 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Forest Hill to York. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Forest Hill to York train services, operated by Southern, depart from King's Cross station.
Forest Hill to York train services, operated by Southern, arrive at York station.
Book your Forest Hill to York train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Forest Hill and York is 288.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.