How to get from York to London
- 278 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 03m
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 03m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
5h 45m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from York to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 03m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 278 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Fri, Sep 11.
278 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 5h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Sep 255h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
York to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1York → LondontrainLNER·2h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from York to London
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:40 and the last at 14:31.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 04:40 | 14:31 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 07:00 | 23:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from York to London works
Start with a LNER train from York to London, about 2h 3m. In total it's roughly €33 over 2h 3m, direct, no transfers.
York to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from York to London?
The most useful route takes about 2h 03m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from York to London?
The first train with LNER leaves at 04:40 and the last at 14:31, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from York to London?
40 a day with LNER, between 04:40 and 14:31.
When is the first bus from York to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from York to London?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:45.
How far is London from York?
About 278 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does York to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run York to London?
On this route you travel with LNER, FlixBus.
Can you get from York to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from York to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026