The cheapest and fastest trains from York to East Grinstead
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to East Grinstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to East Grinstead will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
To travel from York to East Grinstead you need to make at least one change.
4:404h10York8:50East Grinstead£1601One-way3 changes
4:404h19York8:59East Grinstead£1601One-way1 change
6:303h50York10:20East Grinstead£1601One-way3 changes
8:043h46York11:50East Grinstead£1601One-way3 changes
8:563h54York12:50East Grinstead£1601One-way3 changes
15:173h19York18:36East Grinstead£1601One-way1 change
14:313h35York18:06East Grinstead£1711One-way2 changes
14:313h35York18:06East Grinstead£1601One-way1 change
15:313h35York19:06East Grinstead£1711One-way2 changes
15:313h35York19:06East Grinstead£1601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to East Grinstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to East Grinstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 323 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to East Grinstead train times
The table below shows live departures for York to East Grinstead trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:40 York | 4h10 | 8:50 East Grinstead | 3 changes | |
![]() | 4:40 York | 4h19 | 8:59 East Grinstead | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:10 York | 3h40 | 9:50 East Grinstead | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:30 York | 3h50 | 10:20 East Grinstead | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:31 York | 4h19 | 11:50 East Grinstead | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets York to East Grinstead by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to East Grinstead
Trains from York to East Grinstead run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: York to East Grinstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and East Grinstead
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with access from Railway Approach.
- The Dorset Arms
- The Old Dunnings Mill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Crowne Plaza Felbridge
- The Grange Hotel
- Travelodge East Grinstead
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-2 for train services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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