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Trip to York

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Avg. duration5h
Distance350
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Buses from London to York

🚌 While there is no direct bus from London to York, travelers can embark on a journey with transfers that takes approximately 6 hours and 37 minutes. Services depart from London Victoria and arrive at Micklegate via Bus Station. 🛤️ Route options include a bus journey with transfers, such as the 5-hour 17-minute route covering a distance of 311 km. This includes steps such as taking a FlixBus from London Finchley Road to Leeds, then transferring to a York & Country bus to reach York Rail Station. 🚆 For a quicker option, travelers can opt for a 1-hour 56-minute train journey from London to York with LNER. This route covers a distance of 303 km and involves taking a train from King's Cross to York.

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  • No, there is no direct bus service from London to York. The journey typically involves taking a bus from London Victoria to a bus station, and then transferring to a bus that travels to Micklegate in York. This route includes transfers and usually takes about 6 hours and 37 minutes to complete. It's advisable to check the schedules and plan your journey accordingly to ensure a smooth and timely trip.
  • You can catch the bus from London to York at London Victoria station. The bus services for this route are operated by FlixBus and depart from this station. Make sure to arrive at London Victoria station in advance of your scheduled departure time to ensure you don't miss the bus to York.
  • The bus from London to York, operated by Coastliner, arrives at Micklegate station in York. This is the final destination for the bus service on this route. Upon arrival at Micklegate station, you can explore the city of York and its nearby attractions. Make sure to check the arrival schedule in advance and plan your onward journey from Micklegate station accordingly.
  • There are several bus services available between London and York. You can choose between different routes that involve transfers. One option includes taking a FlixBus from London Victoria to Leeds and then transferring to a York & Country bus to York Rail Station, taking approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes. Another option is to take a Megabus from London Finchley Road to Leeds, followed by a York & Country bus to York Rail Station, with a total journey time of around 5 hours and 57 minutes. Additionally, there is a train option with LNER that takes approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes from King's Cross in London to York.
  • The buses traveling from London to York are typically less crowded during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or early afternoon. In contrast, the buses tend to be busier during peak travel times, like early morning and late afternoon/evening. It is advisable to plan your journey during less busy times to ensure a more comfortable and relaxed travel experience.
  • The first bus departing from London to York typically leaves in the early morning, around 7:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually departs in the late evening, around 10:00 PM. It's important to check the specific schedules of the bus operators, such as FlixBus and Coastliner, to confirm the exact departure times for the day of your travel.

Will you be returning to London by bus?

If you need a return bus trip, you can check out buses from York to London.

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