The average train between York and Stamford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Stamford. 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 hourly between York and Stamford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Stamford at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Stamford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Stamford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
York to Stamford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Stamford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your York to Stamford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Stamford is 150.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once daily.