Explore York to Shenfield by rail

Getting ready for a trip from York to Shenfield aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between York and Shenfield

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €83.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

York to Shenfield train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Shenfield is at 04:40 and the last is at 22:21. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:40 and the last one is at 21:35. You can expect 48 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 21 minutes.

Average train travel time from York to Shenfield

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 56 minutes, travelling a total distance of 276 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 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.

Making the most of your York to Shenfield travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Shenfield.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from York to Shenfield?

The total distance from York to Shenfield is 276 kilometres.

What is the York to Shenfield train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €83.35. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

How far in advance can I book my York to Shenfield train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.

How long does the train take from York to Shenfield?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 56 minutes.