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Malton Museum
Town museum covering Malton and Norton history, archaeology and local stories. A useful first stop for understanding the area.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 39 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Malton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Malton will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from London to Malton you need to make at least one change.
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C24836Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Malton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 295 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£53 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Malton:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Malton costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Malton take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 14m.
The journey is about 2h 19m faster (2h 16m by train vs 4h 35m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£53 vs £72). 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 London to Malton trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 9:03 London | 2h32 | 11:35 Malton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 London | 2h35 | 13:35 Malton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:03 London | 2h32 | 15:35 Malton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 London | 2h34 | 20:34 Malton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:03 London | 2h49 | 21:52 Malton | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from London to Malton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 22:18 |
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Discover the best of Malton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Malton trip today.
Town museum covering Malton and Norton history, archaeology and local stories. A useful first stop for understanding the area.
Museum in nearby Eden Camp exploring British social and military life in the Second World War through immersive displays in original huts.
Historic house rooms at Castle Howard display art, furnishings and family collections. An accessible art and heritage visit close to Malton.
Handsome Georgian market place at Malton’s heart, lined with independent shops and historic buildings. A good area for a first walk.
Riverside green space and walking area beside the Derwent. Good for a relaxed stroll, open views and watching local wildlife.
Historic part of the town across the river with a village feel, old stone buildings and easy access to the priory church ruins.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef and gravy, central to Sunday lunch across Yorkshire.
Yorkshire curd tart is a sweet pastry filled with curd cheese, eggs and dried fruit, a long-standing regional speciality of Yorkshire bakeries.
Wensleydale cheese, often eaten with fruit cake, is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese closely associated with local farming and regional food culture.
Stylish bistro and deli serving seasonal British cooking, good coffee and a relaxed market-town atmosphere.
Popular Malton smokehouse known for low-and-slow barbecue, craft beer and a lively, informal dining room.
Refined restaurant with a focus on locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients, suited to a slower sit-down meal.
Moderate for England: accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than York, while rail travel and tourist-season stays can raise overall costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Malton 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 Malton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Malton trains use the London Kings Cross to Malton station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Malton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
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 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.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Cricklewood is 8 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Cricklewood has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cricklewood.
Wi-Fi is available at Cricklewood.
Ticket office support is available at Cricklewood.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cricklewood: Parking.
Available at Cricklewood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cricklewood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Ramp access to platform 1 (to St Pancras). Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front by the book exchange. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible taxis: No, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Malton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Malton.
Wi-Fi is available at Malton.
Ticket office support is available at Malton.
Available at Malton: Parking.
Available at Malton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:30 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:30 - 19:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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