The average train between South Kensington and York takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from South Kensington 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 20 minutes between South Kensington and York. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Kensington is at 6:35 PM which arrives into York at 9:01 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 12m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change

2h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Kensington to York. However, there are services departing from South Kensington station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
South Kensington to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
South Kensington to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at York station.
The distance between South Kensington and York is 280.4 km. The road distance is 309 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.