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London to King Cross trains

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The average train between London and King Cross takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from London to King Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London to King Cross train times

Trains run hourly between London and King Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into King Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to King Cross? 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.

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  • Distance: 201.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between London, England and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from King's Cross to Halifax via Leeds in around 2h 52m.

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