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There are 5 ways to get from London to North Yorkshire by train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train

  1. Take the train from London Kings Cross to Thirsk

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to York

Train via York

  1. Take the train from London Kings Cross to York

Drive

  1. Drive from London King's Cross to North Yorkshire

Fly, train

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)
  2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsk
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The cost-effective way to get from London to North Yorkshire is to bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.

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The quickest way to get from London to North Yorkshire is to train which costs £75 - £130 and takes 3h 41m.

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The distance between London and North Yorkshire is 194 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

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The best way to get from London to North Yorkshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £130.

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It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from London to North Yorkshire, including transfers.

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The best way to get from London to North Yorkshire is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.

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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Yes, the driving distance between London to North Yorkshire is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from London to North Yorkshire.

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British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.

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There are 709+ hotels available in North Yorkshire. Prices start at £75 per night.

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Map of how to get from London to North Yorkshire.
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  • Distance: 193.6 miles
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between London, England and North Yorkshire, England?

Grand Central operates a train from London Kings Cross to Thirsk every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75 - £130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to York 4 times a week. Tickets cost £9 - £12 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£40 - £360
Train operators
Grand Central
Phone
+44 345 603 4852
Email
customer.services@grandcentralrail.com
Website
grandcentralrail.com
Train from London Kings Cross to Thirsk
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£75 - £130
Website
grandcentralrail.com
Advanced Single
£30 - £45
Anytime Single
£30 - £45
Anytime Day Single
£75 - £130
Train from London Kings Cross to York
Ave. Duration
1h 53m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£70 - £120
Website
grandcentralrail.com
Advanced Single
£29 - £40
Anytime Single
£28 - £40
Anytime Day Single
£70 - £120
LNER
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to York
Ave. Duration
1h 51m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£24 - £210
Website
lner.co.uk
Advance Single
£24 - £35
Anytime Day Single
£90 - £130
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£140 - £210
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Email
tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Thirsk
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £55
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Advance Single
£14 - £21
Off-Peak Day Single
£25 - £40
Anytime Day Single
£30 - £55
Bus operators
National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
+44 08717 818178
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to York
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
£9 - £12
Website
National Express

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The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.

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