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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
£12
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Keighley to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Keighley to York will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Keighley to York you need to make at least one change.
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C32431Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Keighley to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 55 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Keighley to York:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Keighley to York costing on average £12.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
The journey is about 20m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Keighley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C32562+ G16356 | 8:07 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h02 | 9:09 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32464+ G01055 | 8:25 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h08 | 9:33 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32468+ G15879 | 9:00 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h07 | 10:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C08878 · C32907+ G66987 | 9:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h15 | 10:33 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32473+ G15896 | Delayed 9:35 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h01 | 9:52 9:52York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32478+ P00051 | On time 10:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 11:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32484+ G01060 | On time 10:32 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h00 | 11:32 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32567 · P28355 | 10:39 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h09 | 11:48 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32488+ C24495 | On time 11:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 12:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02209+ G15862 | Delayed 11:09 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h06 | 11:31 11:31York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32992 · C32918+ G01062 | 11:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h13 | 12:31 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32492+ C24597 | Delayed 11:35 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h01 | 11:52 11:52York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32496+ G16307 | On time 12:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 13:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02210+ C24904 | Delayed 12:09 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h06 | 12:30 12:30York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02210 · L89578 · P24602 | 12:09 Keighley station (KEI) | 2h38 | 14:47 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32500+ G01064 | 12:32 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h00 | 13:32 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32506+ G16314 | On time 13:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h06 | 14:08 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32571+ C24909 | Delayed 13:10 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 13:25 13:25York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32571 · L89589 · P24449 | 13:10 Keighley station (KEI) | 2h51 | 16:01 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32996 · C32926+ G01067 | 13:19 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h13 | 14:32 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32510+ C24608 | 13:35 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h02 | 14:37 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32512+ P00053 | On time 14:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 15:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02211+ G15955 | 14:10 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h07 | 15:17 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32514+ G01069 | On time 14:32 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h00 | 15:32 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32516+ G15868 | On time 15:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h06 | 16:08 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C33001 · C32934+ G01073 | 15:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h14 | 16:32 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C32518+ C24619 | 15:35 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h02 | 16:37 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C31728 · P28395 | 15:40 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h09 | 16:49 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32520+ C24526 | 16:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h06 | 17:08 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02200+ G15950 | 16:10 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h07 | 17:17 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32525+ G01075 | 16:31 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h01 | 17:32 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32528+ C24869 | 17:02 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h05 | 18:07 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C32577+ G15948 | 17:09 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h12 | 18:21 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C33010 · C32942+ G01080 | 17:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 1h14 | 18:32 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Keighley to York run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 2:32 |
Last train 23:03 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Keighley 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 Keighley to York trains use the Keighley to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Keighley and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Keighley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Old White Lion Hotel Restaurant, Busfeild Arms
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Keighley. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Keighley. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Keighley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Keighley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Keighley: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Keighley, Dalesgate Hotel, Premier Inn Keighley.
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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