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It takes an average of 3h 56m to travel from York to London Liverpool Street by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from York to London Liverpool Street and tickets for this journey start from £34.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:02 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | London Liverpool Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 41m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £34.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from York to London Liverpool Street in 3 hours 41 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from York to London Liverpool Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 56 minutes to travel the 174 miles (280 km) from York to London Liverpool Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to London Liverpool Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from York to London Liverpool Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.30. 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 Liverpool Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from York to London Liverpool Street?
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.