The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Winchester
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Winchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Winchester will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 3 trains that leave York for Winchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 322 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from York to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 322 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to Winchester train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Winchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:40 York | 4h25 | 08:05 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 York | 4h00 | 11:32 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:33 York | 3h59 | 12:32 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Winchester
Trains from York to Winchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:32 |
Train companies: LNER from York to Winchester trainsLNER trains will get you between York and Winchester from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Winchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Winchester 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 Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Winchester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
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