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Wensleydale Railway Station Museum
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Northallerton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 48 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (22m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for York to Northallerton 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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![]() | 9:30 York | 0h18 | 9:48 Northallerton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 York | 0h18 | 10:48 Northallerton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from York to Northallerton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 18m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Northallerton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northallerton trip today.
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Local history museum in nearby Thirsk covering rural life, trades and changing communities across the Hambleton area.
Arts venue in nearby Thirsk with rotating exhibitions, workshops and community events, useful for a contemporary local culture stop.
Broad market street lined with independent shops and historic frontages, forming the lively heart of Northallerton.
Town green and events space beside the High Street, handy for a short pause during shopping or market visits.
Leafy riverside and park area popular for gentle walks, open space and a quieter break close to the town centre.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Yorkshire, packed with currants and peel. It is a classic regional tea-time bake with a long county tradition.
A shallow pastry tart filled with curd cheese, eggs, sugar and spices. It is a traditional Yorkshire sweet found in bakeries and tea rooms.
Slices of roast beef served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. This Sunday dinner is central to Yorkshire food culture.
Established café and tea room known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. Handy for a classic Yorkshire break.
Stylish bistro in Northallerton serving modern British dishes and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting.
Traditional pub with a broad menu of British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a casual town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail travel and pub meals can still add up for visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares; café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Northallerton 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 Northallerton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most York to Northallerton trains use the York to Northallerton station pair. Use this guide to compare York and Northallerton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Northallerton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Northallerton.
Wi-Fi is available at Northallerton.
Ticket office support is available at Northallerton.
Available at Northallerton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northallerton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northallerton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that ramps are steep, and as such assistance cannot be provided for manual wheelchair users via the subway or to/from Platform 1. Station wheelchairs are not available at this location. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station (as per the exceptions outlined above), 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: The self service ticket machine for purchasing tickets for travel today and collection of pre-paid tickets is located in the subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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