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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£236
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£236
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
4 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 9 m
Trains on 30 Aug
4
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bracknell to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bracknell to York will cost around £236 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £236.
To travel from Bracknell to York you need to make at least one change.








Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £236.
Distance: 284 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£236 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Bracknell to York trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:50 Bracknell | 4h30 | 14:20 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:50 Bracknell | 4h30 | 15:20 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:50 Bracknell | 4h29 | 16:19 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:52 Bracknell | 4h31 | 18:23 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:50 Bracknell | 4h29 | 19:19 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:50 Bracknell | 4h32 | 21:22 York | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bracknell to York run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £236 but you can travel from only £54 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 284 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 284 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £236 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 17:30 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bracknell to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bracknell to York trains use the Bracknell to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Bracknell and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bracknell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bracknell.
Wi-Fi is available at Bracknell. ATMs are available at Bracknell.
Ticket office support is available at Bracknell. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bracknell: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bracknell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bracknell: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Martins Heron is 1 km from Bracknell city centre. Public transport options include:
Martins Heron has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Martins Heron.
Wi-Fi is available at Martins Heron.
Ticket office support is available at Martins Heron.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Martins Heron: Parking.
Available at Martins Heron: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Martins Heron: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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