The average train between Southwark and York takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southwark 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 Southwark and York. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 6:42 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 32m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to York. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Southwark to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Southwark to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at York station.
The distance between Southwark and York is 280.8 km. The road distance is 308 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.