How to get from London to York
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to York. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 278 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
278 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €350Checked Sep 5 | 5h 38m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€350Checked Sep 55h 38m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to York: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London HeathrowbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Heathrow → Yorkbus
FlixBus·5h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to York
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 00:50 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-YorkBook →British Airways / Aer LingusLondon-Belfast, Belfast-Leeds, West YorkshireSee live options and dates →Regional connectionLeeds Bradford Airport-YorkBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, British Airways / Aer Lingus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to York works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Heathrow, about 10 min. Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to York (5h 40m). In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 10m, 1 transfer.
London to York: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to York?
The most useful route takes about 6h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is York from London?
About 278 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to York cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to York?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, British Airways / Aer Lingus, Regional connection.
Can you get from London to York without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to York?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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