The average train between Horwich and York takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Horwich 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 Horwich and York. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:10 PM which arrives into York at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Horwich to York. However, there are services departing from Horwich station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Horwich to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Horwich to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your Horwich to York train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Horwich and York is 104.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 34m.