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Compare 3 ways to go from York to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from York to London by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from York to London?
The cheapest train tickets from York to London start from $36. The average price for this train route is around $97. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to London?
The average train ride duration from York to London is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 173 miles (278 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 46m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators service the York to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from York to London?
The earliest train departs from York to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:25pm.
What is the best train operator from York to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from York to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from York to London was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $63To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $63 to $348 for a train ticket from York to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-12-10.
