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 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.

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).

Train Schedule & Days of departure:
London to York
Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station.

Monday to Friday
Meeting time: 7:30am
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.
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York Open Top Bus Tour: Bus Frequencies
All first buses depart from the Railway Station and last loop buses start at Exhibition Square

16th April – 26th May
Daily: Buses run every 30 minutes
First Bus: 09:30am
Last Bus: 3:15 pm

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

Click here to view the route map