The average train between York and Canvey Island takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Canvey Island. 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 York and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Canvey Island station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
York to Canvey Island train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Canvey Island train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your York to Canvey Island train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Canvey Island is 293.1 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from York to Benfleet via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h.