Reserved seats on LNER train
Monday to Friday
London to York
Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station.
Meeting time: 7:30am
Monday to Friday
Departure from Kings Cross Station: 8:00am
Arrival at York Station: 9:49am*
Saturday
Departure from Kings Cross Station: 7:42am
Arrival at York Station: 9:52am*
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York to London
Monday to Friday
Departure from York: 7:31pm*
Arrival to London King's Cross: 9:39pm*
Saturday
Departure from York: 7:31pm*
Arrival to London King's Cross: 9:51pm*
Please arrive at least 15min prior to train departure time to avoid missing the train.
Bus Frequencies:
All first buses depart from the Railway Station and last loop buses start at Exhibition Square
27th May – 21st July
Daily: Buses run every 20 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm
22nd July – 1st Sept
Daily: Buses run every 15 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm
2nd Sept – 27th Oct
Daily: Buses run every 20 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm
28th Oct – 4th Nov
Daily: Buses run every 15 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm
A circuit takes approx. 1 hour
The buses will not operate on the following dates:
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
*All times are provisional and subject to change. We will aim to book train with similar timing if these times become unavailable.
You will receive in a separate email your train e-tickets and Open Bus Tour tickets.
Full refund if cancelled up to 14 days prior to travel date.
This tour is unescorted
Train seats are allocated & not guaranteed together.
Standard seats only are available with the Christmas Market package
Welcome
You will need to be at King’s Cross Station by 7:30am with your train tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 8:00am (7:42am on Saturdays) and arrive in to York at 9:49am.
York
Unrivalled in Britain for its magical charm and beauty, this walled city on the River Ouse was the northern capital in Roman times.
Open Top Bus Tour
The Open Top Bus Tour departs from outside the station and takes you all round the ancient city, including the famous medieval street, the Shambles; museums and galleries such as Castle Museum; and York Minster, a massive gothic cathedral with outstanding stained glass windows.
Click here to view the route map
Return Journey
Your train departs at 7:31pm and arrives back in London at 9:39pm (9:46pm on Saturdays).
For added comfort and luxury, you can choose to upgrade your rail trip to first class. This option includes wider, reclining seats with a generous amount of leg room, larger tables, a fast Wi-Fi connection, power sockets and USB charging points at every seat and complimentary snacks, sandwiches and refreshments (including alcohol).