York to London Kings Cross Trains From £26.20*

It takes around two hours to get from York to London Kings Cross with LNER. On your journey, you’ll soar up the East Coast Mainline, hugging the eastern flank of England as you make your way north to York.

LNER services run on the East Coast Mainline, connecting cities in eastern Scotland and England with London King’s Cross. Some of its major stops along its route include Newcastle, York, Stevenage, and Edinburgh.

Departing from York

York Train Station is conveniently located near York City Centre along Station Road. It is also one of the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing train stations in the UK, and as you walk to the station, you’ll be able to see York’s amazing medieval city walls that date back to the 13th century.

If you do decide to walk, please be aware that the cobblestone streets of York may be challenging if you’re bringing heavy luggage with you. Nevertheless, you can still get a taxi or a bus to the station, which will drop you off at the station’s entrance.

TransPennine, LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central, and Northern all use this station, as York is a crucial hub on the UK’s rail network, connecting the North, East, South, and West.

Main stops

There are three stations from York to London Kings Cross with LNER. These are at Doncaster, Newark Northgate, and Peterborough. Yet, these stations may change due to scheduling alterations, train faults, construction work, or simply due to poor weather. It’s best to check before you travel, just to make sure.

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Arriving at London Kings Cross

London Kings Cross, one of the UK's busiest train stations, serves as the southern terminus of the East Coast Mainline, connecting London with cities in eastern England and Scotland. Operated by LNER, Lumo, Thameslink, Grand Central, and Hull Trains, it offers convenient connections to destinations like Edinburgh, Leeds, York, and Newcastle, making it an essential hub for both domestic and international journeys.

The station really helps you get around London quickly once you leave the station. If you need to make ongoing rail connections, it’s only a two-minute walk to London St Pancras International Station, and half a mile away from London Euston Station. Plus, Kings Cross London Underground station, located immediately outside the main exit, is incredibly helpful; running on the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, and Northern lines, it helps you get anywhere you need to in London, quickly.

There’s so much to do near London Kings Cross too, it makes for an excellent launchpad to begin your trip to London. The British Library is close by, and the British Museum in Bloomsbury is only a twenty-minute walk away. Regent’s Park and Camden are also just waiting to be explored.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Standard Class offers comfortable seats with 7 cm legroom, dedicated luggage areas, free Wi-Fi, plug sockets at every seat, and catering.
• First Class: First Class services feature wider reclining seats, larger tables, individual sockets, USB ports, a variety of hot and cold food and drinks, and access to exclusive First Class lounges.

LNER train travel advice

• Luggage: Passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage. One small handbag, a carry-on bag and one large suitcase are allowed.
• Pets: Pets can travel for free on LNER, with a maximum of two pets allowed per passenger. Dogs must be on leads, and other animals must be in carriers.
• Bicycles: Bike reservations are free, compulsory and limited to one bike per customer (excluding folding bikes). Electric bikes can’t be charged on board.
• Children: Two children under 5 travel free with an adult; extra children need a Child ticket. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together.
• Passenger Assist: Obtain travel guidance for your chosen station, secure seat reservations, receive ticket support, and get assistance with arrivals and transfers, along with discounts available for disabled passengers.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.