Day Trip to York by Rail includes Open Top Bus Dates and Times
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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.
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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).
York Christmas Market
Enjoy the Christmas cheer in one of the UK's most festive cities. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Christmas Market, which has been a staple in York’s streets during the festive period since 1992. The famous alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square creating a festive wonderland, with an array of local traders and artisan products.
Days of departure:
Monday to FridayTrain Schedule:
London to York Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station. Meeting time: 7:30am Departure from Kings Cross Station: 8:00amArrival at York Station: 9:49am* --------------------------------------------------------- York to London Departure from York: 7:31pm* Please arrive at least 15min prior to train departure time to avoid missing the train. Arrival to London King's Cross: 9:39pm*