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Outbound fromCross Gates to London Kings Cross by train
It takes an average of 3h 47m to travel from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (268 km). There are normally 49 trains per day travelling from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross and tickets for this journey start from £70.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:52 | |
| Departure station | Cross Gates | |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross | |
| Journey time | From 2h 23m | |
| Distance | 167 miles (268 km) | |
| Frequency | 49 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £70.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross in 2 hours 23 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 47 minutes to travel the 167 miles (268 km) from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 49 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to London Kings Cross. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cross Gates to London Kings Cross in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £70.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Kings Cross by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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