How to get to York from Ormskirk

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Compare train and coach for Ormskirk to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ormskirk to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 126 km

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£42

Average Price

£9

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£26

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3h 18m

Average total duration

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2h 48m

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30m

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4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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1h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ormskirk to York is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Ormskirk to York:

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ormskirk to York costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Ormskirk to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ormskirk and York including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.68. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Ormskirk to York

How to get to York from Ormskirk by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Ormskirk to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Merseyrail
    5:513h45
    Ormskirk
    9:36York
    £561One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Merseyrail
    5:513h45
    Ormskirk
    9:36York
    £561One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Merseyrail
    5:513h45
    Ormskirk
    9:36York
    £561One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Ormskirk to York

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There are 2 options to travel between Ormskirk and York including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Ormskirk to York is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Ormskirk to York:

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ormskirk to York costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Ormskirk to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 8m.

The Ormskirk to York distance is approximately 126 km.
The average frequency per day from Ormskirk to York is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ormskirk and York as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ormskirk to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ormskirk station (OMS) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in York, Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ormskirk to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to York by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ormskirk to York:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ormskirk to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Ormskirk to York, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In York, you can explore the York Castle Museum to learn about its social history, walk along the York City Walls for scenic views, and visit the York Art Gallery for a diverse collection of art. Enjoy a boat tour on the River Ouse or a ghost tour through the city's haunted streets. Notable sights include York Minster, The Shambles, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum, each offering unique insights into York's rich heritage and history.
To fully explore York's historic attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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