Gravesend to York by train

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Overview: trains from Gravesend to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gravesend 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 05:42 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 297
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey US$82.73 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 6m
Train operators 8

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Cost of train tickets between Gravesend and York

The cheapest train tickets from Gravesend to York start at US$82.73. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Gravesend to York is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Gravesend to York departure timetable

On this route, 46 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Gravesend at 05:42 and the last leaving at 23:18 during the week.

For weekend travel to York, the earliest departure is at 06:12 and the last one is at 21:12. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 21 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Gravesend to York

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 37 minutes, crossing a total distance of 297 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Gravesend and York?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Gravesend to York

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our York city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Gravesend to York

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

The train journey between Gravesend and York spans 297 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.