The average train between York and London Paddington takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to London Paddington. 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 London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at London Paddington station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
York to London Paddington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to London Paddington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to London Paddington train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and London Paddington is 278.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.