Grays to York Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Grays and York takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Grays 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 37m

£120–181

Grays to York train times

Trains run hourly between Grays and York. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:47 PM which arrives into York at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:22 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:48 AM → 9:31 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grays to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Grays, England and York, England?

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 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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