The average train between Waltham Abbey and York takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waltham Abbey 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 30 minutes between Waltham Abbey and York. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 11:29 PM which arrives into York at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to York. However, there are services departing from Waltham Abbey station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Waltham Abbey to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from King's Cross station.
Waltham Abbey to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at York station.
Book your Waltham Abbey to York train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Waltham Abbey and York is 262.7 km. The road distance is 322 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 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.