How to travel from Winchester to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and York is around 377km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Winchester to York by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to York.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance377km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and York

There are several options for getting from Winchester to York by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Winchester and York is around 377km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (200 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Winchester and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and York. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Winchester and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and York. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to York. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Winchester and York. The distance is around 377km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

How do I get from Winchester to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and York

Transport options from Winchester to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 40m
£205($245)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train3h 10m
£220($265)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Train to Woking, plane3h 50m
£280($335)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£230($275)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train4h 40m
£245($290)
hourly923km (573 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£66($78)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4h 45m
£150($175)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£66($78)
on demand377km (235 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