City connection
London to York by train
London Kings Cross → York
- Fastest
- 1 h 46 min
- Typical
- 2 h
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- LNER, Grand Central
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from London to York take?
The fastest connection takes about 1 h 46 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h.
Is there a direct train from London to York?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (London Kings Cross → York).
Which operators run trains from London to York?
LNER, Grand Central.
Legendary routes through London or York
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow
More trains from London
- London → Amsterdam fastest 4 h 4 min
- London → Birmingham fastest 1 h 16 min
- London → Brussels fastest 1 h 57 min
- London → Edinburgh fastest 4 h 7 min
- London → Glasgow fastest 4 h 31 min
- London → Manchester fastest 2 h 6 min