Croydon to York by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to York, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:10 View journey
Last train 21:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 295
Trains / day 92 View all
Cheapest journey CA$77.18 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 6m
Train operators 10

Discover Croydon to York by train

Planning a train adventure from Croydon to York? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Croydon and York

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$77.18, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Croydon and York

If you are taking the train from Croydon to York, you will have 92 trains each day (with a departure every 7 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 01:10. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:54. On weekends, the first train departs at 01:11, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:04.

How long does the train from Croydon to York take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 41 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 295 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Croydon to York trains

Tickets for travel to York along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to York

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: York.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to York

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to York? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Croydon to York covers 295 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.