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It takes an average of 2h 17m to travel from York to London Kings Cross by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (278 km). There are normally 115 trains per day travelling from York to London Kings Cross and tickets for this journey start from £22.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:59 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross | |
| Journey time | From 1h 50m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
| Frequency | 115 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £22.80 | |
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York to London Kings Cross train times information
Direct train services from York to London Kings Cross are provided by London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Times vary, but there are generally between two and four trains every hour. It takes approximately two hours to reach Kings Cross.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provides free Wi-Fi and a plethora of eating options. Standard passengers may enjoy a la carte dining at breakfast and dinner in the restaurant car, or they may opt for a quick bite and a drink at the café bar. Additionally, First Class travellers enjoy at-seat dining via a trolley service. If you would like to bring your bicycle, please call in advance to arrange a space.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from York to London Kings Cross?
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How do I find cheap train tickets from York to London Kings Cross?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Get cheap train tickets with split ticketing
What is split ticketing?
Split ticketing is a clever way to save money on train travel. Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, you buy separate tickets for different sections of the trip — and it often works out cheaper.
You’ll still travel on the same train, with no need to change along the way (in most cases). It’s a simple way to cut the cost of your journey!
How do split tickets work?
Split ticketing is when you buy separate tickets for different sections of your journey, rather than one ticket from start to finish.
Your journey is divided into smaller segments on paper, but you don’t need to leave the train. The only requirement is that the train stops at each of the stations shown on your tickets.
If asked, just make sure to show the correct ticket for the part of the journey you're travelling on.
LNER launches new timetable
From 14 December, LNER will be rolling out the biggest timetable change on the East Coast Main Line in a decade. The new timetable means faster journeys, more frequent trains and improved weekend services across the board.
Highlights include:
- Faster London – Edinburgh journeys (averaging 4h 10m)
- An extra service between London – Newcastle, every hour during the day
- More frequent trains every hour between London – York
- Additional weekend services across many routes
- Resulting in an extra 10,000 services a year!
Alongside these, stations such as Peterborough, Grantham, Doncaster and Wakefield will continue to see regular services, while new services bring even more choice across the network.
The new timetable is available now – plan your next journey from London to Leeds or London to Edinburgh and be ready for faster, more frequent trains.