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

Thursday 20 January 2022

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
13:33	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time 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
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
14:32	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:32 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
14:59	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:59 London North Eastern Railway from Aberdeen to London Kings Cross
15:33	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 15:33 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
15:57	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 15:57 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
16:03	London Kings Cross (KGX)	TBC	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 16:03 London North Eastern Railway from York to London Kings Cross
16:34	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 16:34 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
16:58	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5A	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 16:58 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
17:06	London Kings Cross (KGX)	3	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 17:06 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 on public transport is mandatory in England and Scotland unless you are exempt. Otherwise you could be fined.

Please wear your face covering in stations and onboard our trains, unless you are exempt
The face covering could be a scarf or other form of material that could catch droplets coming from the mouth or nose
For exemptions in England click here, and 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 March 2022. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.