Bedford St Johns to York Train Times, Tickets & Journey Planner

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Bedford St Johns to York Trains

Bedford St Johns to York by Train

Traveling by train to York from Bedford St Johns is usually a pleasant, relaxing and scenic journey.

As with all rail travel in the United Kingdom unless you book your ticket far in advance the price of your train ticket to York from Bedford St Johns could be rather costly, especially if you book to travel during peak times.

However, by using this journey planner to check train times and compare Bedford St Johns to York train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.

Bedford St Johns to York Train Timetables

Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Bedford St Johns and York may be viewed and downloaded here.

York Train Station

York Station is a major historical and strategic railway hub in the North of England. It's a Grade II listed building known for its magnificent curved roof and is a key stop on the East Coast Main Line, serving as a gateway to the historic city of York and the wider region.

York Train Operators and Main Destinations

Due to its location on the East Coast Main Line, York has excellent connections along the country's eastern side and across the Pennines.

London North Eastern Railway (LNER)

To London King's Cross: Fast and frequent services to the capital.
Northbound: Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness.
Southbound (via Doncaster): Peterborough, Stevenage.

TransPennine Express (TPE)

To Manchester Piccadilly & Manchester Airport: A core route across the Pennines.
To Leeds and Huddersfield.
To Newcastle and Middlesbrough.
To Scarborough: A popular direct service to the coast.

CrossCountry Trains

Provides long-distance cross-country services, for example to Birmingham, Bristol, Plymouth, and Reading (via Derby and Sheffield), as well as to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Northern Rail

Operates local and regional services throughout Yorkshire and the North East, including to Harrogate, Leeds, Hull, Blackpool North, and Sheffield.

Lumo Trains

A budget-friendly operator running between London King's Cross and Edinburgh, stopping at York.

York Station Layout & Facilities

York station is a blend of historic grandeur and modern convenience, with a long, curved roof covering most platforms.

Main Concourse: A spacious area containing ticket facilities, shops, and a large departure board. The famous "Clock Tower" is a central meeting point.
Platforms: Platforms are accessible via a footbridge with stairs and lifts, or from the central concourse for some platforms.
Ticket Office & Machines: A large ticket office and numerous self-service ticket machines are available.
Waiting Rooms & Seating: Seating is available throughout the concourse and on platforms. There are also dedicated waiting rooms.
Toilets: Toilets, including accessible and baby change facilities, are located on the main concourse.
Accessibility: The station is step-free. Lifts provide access from the concourse and footbridge to all platforms.

York Station Amenities & Services

York Station has an excellent range of facilities, more akin to a small shopping centre.

Food & Drink: A wide variety of options, including Costa Coffee, Starbucks, The York Tap (a superb real ale pub in the restored Edwardian entrance), Joe's Coffee House, a Wetherspoons pub (The York Maltings), and various fast-food outlets.
Shopping: Extensive options including WHSmith, M&S Simply Food, Boots, Fat Face, and Accessorize.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities are available.
Cash Machines: Several ATMs are located within the concourse.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the station.
Car Parking: A large, multi-storey short-stay car park is directly opposite the station entrance.
Bicycle Parking: Secure cycle storage is available.

York Station Transport Connections

York station is perfectly located for the city centre and has good local transport links.

Walking: This is the best option. The station is a 5-10 minute walk from the historic city walls, the National Railway Museum, and the main shopping streets (e.g., Coney Street). The iconic York Minster is about a 15-minute walk.
Buses & Coaches: Local bus services stop on Station Road and Rougier Street, just outside the station. Long-distance coaches (National Express, FlixBus) operate from a stop on the station forecourt.
Taxis: A large, well-managed taxi rank is directly outside the main entrance.
Bicycle Hire: There is a "Bike & Go" hire point at the station.

IMPORTANT: If you use this journey planner to book your Bedford St Johns to York train journey your ticket will include travel on any other trains, including the London Underground, that you may need take to reach your final destination. You will not need to purchase any additional tickets.