How to travel from London to York, United Kingdom

The distance between London and York is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from London 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 York.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

LNER

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to York.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and York

There are several options for getting from London to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between London and York is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from London and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to York is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between London and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and York. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.

LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between London and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 London and York. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and York with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between London and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to York. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 London and York. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from London to York

Compare travel optionsbetween London and York

Transport options from London to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
£30($35)
hourly302km (188 miles)
Train via Sheffield3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 15m
£150($175)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£11($13)
4 times a week352km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£38($45)
on demand335km (208 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