The average train between Greenwich and York takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Greenwich 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 hourly between Greenwich and York. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 10:47 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to York. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Greenwich to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Greenwich to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at York station.
Book your Greenwich to York train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Greenwich and York is 284.7 km. The road distance is 313 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.