Beverley to London direct by train
Tue 13th January 2015
First Hull Trains has announced a new direct service between Beverley and London Kings Cross, which will mean commuters and day-trippers will no longer need to change trains at Hull.
Louise Mendham, the rail firm's performance and planning manager, said: "Yesterday morning, we successfully trialled our first test run in readiness for the green light from the Office of Rail Regulation at the end of this month.
"This is something local people from Beverley and the East Riding have been telling us they have wanted for a long time.
"It is part of our ambitious plans to ensure that this year, the East Riding is connected to the capital via a direct service as never before."
First Hull Trains has been working towards the new route to London King's Cross since May last year, with a case now being put forward for its inclusion. The service will run from Monday to Friday when it is introduced.
Trains will leave Beverley at 6.02am, calling at Hull, Brough, Howden, Doncaster, Retford, and Grantham. They will arrive at London King's Cross at 9.16am.
Return journeys will follow the same route, leaving London in the evenings at 6.50pm and reaching Beverley at 9.46pm.
East Riding Council leader Stephen Parnaby said: "A morning and evening train service to the capital is a major coup for the town and the wider East Riding and will hopefully be a popular investment, supporting local tourism and creating opportunities for local businesses."
