City connection
York to London by train
York → London Kings Cross
- Fastest
- 1 h 54 min
- Typical
- 2 h 4 min
- 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 York to London take?
The fastest connection takes about 1 h 54 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h 4 min.
Is there a direct train from York to London?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (York → London Kings Cross).
Which operators run trains from York to London?
LNER, Grand Central.
Legendary routes through York or London
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow