How to travel from Canterbury to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and York is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Canterbury to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to York.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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1 similiar route

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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to York.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and York

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Canterbury and York is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Canterbury and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and York. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Canterbury and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and York. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to York. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and York. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and York

Transport options from Canterbury to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£68($80)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train via St Pancras International4h 15m
£130($155)
hourly477km (296 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
£205($245)
5 times a day685km (426 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 20m
£565($665)
hourly964km (599 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£190($225)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 45m
£195($235)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£18($21)
4 times a week462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£48($57)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near York

The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York