York to London Kings Cross

Travel from the former capital of the North to the capital in the South without paying a king's ransom. With a cheap train ticket, see for yourself how the castles and cathedrals compare. Or just forget all that ancient history and concentrate on having the time of your life in a happening, global city. At these prices and with just a two-hour journey time, you could make a habit of it.

Upcoming direct journeys for York to London Kings Cross

Wednesday 27 October 2021

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
10:26	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	On time Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:26 Grand Central from Sunderland to London Kings Cross
10:32 10:35	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	Delayed * Buy Details
Delayed This service is delayed by 3 minutes and estimated to depart at 10:35 London North Eastern Railway from Glasgow Central to London Kings Cross * Service update: 06:48 Glasgow Central to London Kings Cross due 12:40 has been delayed at Haymarket and is now 11 minutes late. This is due to congestion. Further Info: We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today. If your journey has been delayed you may be entitled to some compensation. Find out more about our Delay Repay scheme at lner.co.uk/delay. Follow us on Twitter at @LNER for the latest Travel Updates.
10:57	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:57 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
11:32	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:32 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
11:58	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:58 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
12:02	London Kings Cross (KGX)	TBC	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:02 London North Eastern Railway from York to London Kings Cross
12:32	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:32 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
12:58	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time * Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:58 London North Eastern Railway from Aberdeen to London Kings Cross * Service update: 07:52 Aberdeen to London Kings Cross due 14:50 has been previously delayed but is now 8 minutes late from Stonehaven. This is due to train crew being delayed. Further Info: We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today. If your journey has been delayed you may be entitled to some compensation. Find out more about our Delay Repay scheme at lner.co.uk/delay. Follow us on Twitter at @LNER for the latest Travel Updates.
13:33	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 13:33 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
13:59	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time * Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 13:59 London North Eastern Railway from Inverness to London Kings Cross * Service update: 07:55 Inverness to London Kings Cross due 15:51 has been delayed between Kingussie and Pitlochry and is now 15 minutes late. This is due to a speed restriction because of severe weather. Toilet facilities are available as normal. Additional Information: We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today.
14:03	London Kings Cross (KGX)	TBC	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:03 London North Eastern Railway from York to London Kings Cross
14:07	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:07 Grand Central from Sunderland to London Kings Cross

RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from York to London King’s Cross by train?

The cheapest way to get to London from York is likely to be single Advance tickets. You can set a Ticket Alert for these so you’re the first to know when they’re on sale. You’ll save even more money as there’s no booking fee and we’ve made a promise to refund the difference if you’ve found a cheaper option from another ticket provider.

Are there direct trains from York to London King’s Cross?

Can you buy a Season Ticket between York and London King’s Cross?

Which rail lines go through York?

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

Do I need to wear a face covering on the train?

Face coverings in England

Please continue to wear a face covering on our trains and in our stations, unless exempt. Thank you for being considerate of other customers and our colleagues.

Face coverings in Scotland

Face coverings must be worn onboard all our trains and in stations, unless exempt. It's important you follow this legal requirement, otherwise you could be fined. For exemptions in Scotland click here.

Is it safe to travel on a train?

We're staying Covid Aware so that you can book and travel with confidence.

We know that travelling on long journeys can be overwhelming. We have:

Removed admin fees for ticket changes (and refunds for refundable tickets)
Increased our onboard and station cleaning
Made it easier to make a seat reservation so you can have the most comfortable journey.

What to expect when travelling

Average travel time (2h 8m)

The equivalent to exploring the entirety of the Tate Modern.
The equivalent of four complete rotations of the London Eye.

Distance (173 miles)

It's about 2,000 times as long as The Shambles
It's about 35,000 times as long as a London bus

Book and travel with confidence

Book and travel with confidence.

There's no booking fees, ever!
We are maintaining increased cleaning in stations and onboard
Our LNER app allows you to book contactless eTickets and stay up to date with your journey progress, in the palm of your hand.
Plans change and that's why our tickets can, too. All changes and refunds are fee-free until 31 December 2021. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.