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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 18 Sept
£279
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£279
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 59 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fareham to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fareham to York will cost around £279 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £279.
To travel from Fareham to York you need to make at least one change.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fareham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £279.
Distance: 345 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£279 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fareham to York:
A coach is £229 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fareham to York costing on average £279.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around £279 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-211.40. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Fareham to York trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:57 Fareham | 5h06 | 10:03 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Fareham to York run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £279 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 345 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 345 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £279 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 19:00 |
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York Railway Station -> York Minster, York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham 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 Fareham to York trains use the Fareham to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Fareham and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fareham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Fareham.
Wi-Fi is available at Fareham.
Ticket office support is available at Fareham. 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 Fareham: Parking, WC.
Available at Fareham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fareham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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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