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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Howden
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Howden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Howden will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from London to Howden, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G0827620:182h16London Kings Cross (KGX)22:34Howden station (HOW)£231One-way0 changes- W0004419:042h11London Kings Cross (KGX)21:15Howden station (HOW)£231One-way0 changes
Y14859+
P2451319:272h54London Kings Cross (KGX)22:21Howden station (HOW)£291One-way1 change
C02105+P2451319:332h48London Kings Cross (KGX)22:21Howden station (HOW)£351One-way1 change- C01982+P2451720:332h54London Kings Cross (KGX)23:27Howden station (HOW)£351One-way1 change
- W0004419:042h11London Kings Cross (KGX)21:15Howden station (HOW)£231One-way0 changes
- G0827620:182h16London Kings Cross (KGX)22:34Howden station (HOW)£231One-way0 changes
- C02105+P2451319:332h48London Kings Cross (KGX)22:21Howden station (HOW)£351One-way1 change
- C01982+P2451720:332h54London Kings Cross (KGX)23:27Howden station (HOW)£351One-way1 change
- Y14859+P2451319:272h54London Kings Cross (KGX)22:21Howden station (HOW)£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for London to Howden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Howden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 1h 34m faster (2h 15m by train vs 3h 49m by car) and roughly £27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £63). 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.
Direct services run with Hull Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Howden train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Howden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02036+P24446 | On time 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h47 | 12:20 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| G08095+G85681 · P24580 | On time 10:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h06 | 13:16 Howden station (HOW) | 2 changes | |
| G80114+P24499 | On time 18:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h17 | 20:26 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| W00044 | On time 19:04 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h11 | 21:15 Howden station (HOW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y14859+P24513 | On time 19:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 22:21 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| C02105+P24513 | On time 19:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h48 | 22:21 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| G08276 | On time 20:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h16 | 22:34 Howden station (HOW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01982+P24517 | On time 20:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 23:27 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Howden
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Howden run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 21:18 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains from London to Howden trainsHull Trains, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between London and Howden from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Howden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Howden 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 Howden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Howden
Most London to Howden trains use the London Kings Cross to Howden station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Howden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Which Howden station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Howden from Howden city centre
Howden is 2 km from Howden city centre. Public transport options include:
Howden train station facilities and services
Howden has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Howden.
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