What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to York?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to York is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted to York?

The fastest way to get from Stansted to York is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to York station. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Rail Station via Garrick Street and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and York?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to York. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Stansted to York?

The distance between Stansted and York is 220 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted to York without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Stansted to York?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Stansted to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to York bus from?

Stansted to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to York train from?

Stansted to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Stansted to York?

The best way to get from Stansted to York is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Stansted to York bus arrive?

Stansted to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Stansted to York train arrive?

Stansted to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Stansted to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to York is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Stansted to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1951+ hotels available in York.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 36m
£82–142
Drive 223.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Yorkcar 223.2 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 561
7h 27m
£56–136
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 56m
£110–347
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 4m
£112–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 12m
£102–361
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 26m
£262–693

Stansted to York by bus, train, foot, and subway

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Stansted, England and York, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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