in 1863 there were 5 services to london with a best time of 2 hours 30 min via the york - london train at 13.30. in april 1910 this had improved to 10 services, although some required a change at peterborough, and the best time was 1 hour 46 mins via the nottingham - london express at 08.54. by july 1922, this had reduced to 7 services, with the best time now being 2 hours 10 mins via the leeds - london express at 10.10.