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

The cheapest way to get from York to London is to bus which costs £23 - £100 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to London is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between York and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rail Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between York and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from York to London?

The distance between York and London is 189 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £90.

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

The train from York to London Kings Cross takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the York to London bus from?

York to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to London train from?

York to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to London?

The best way to get from York to London is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £100 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the York to London bus arrive?

York to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the York to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to London?

Yes, the driving distance between York to London is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from York to London.

How do I get a train ticket from York to London?

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to London?

Book your York to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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York to London - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 51m
£50–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Marble Archbus 561
5h 40m
£23–100
Drive 199.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Londoncar 199.1 mi
3h 43m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 11m
£88–323
Train via Howden
1. Take the train from York to Howdentrain York - Bridlington / ...
2. Take the train from Howden to King's Crosstrain Hull - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 54m
£62–121
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3h 56m
£84–329

York to London by train

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Distance: 187.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Marble Arch 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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