The average train between Gatwick Airport and York takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and York. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 9:06 PM which arrives into York at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to York. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Gatwick Airport to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at York station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to York train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and York is 317.6 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 41m.