Routeing question: Stevenage to Leeds via York

[Fuzzytop]

A fairly reliable TOC friend has told me that a ticket from King's Cross to Leeds would be valid via York (ie. King's Cross - York, York - Leeds).

This seems to be a bit too much of a detour to be right - would any forum members with knowledge of the routeing guide be able to let me know if it is valid?!

 

[JB_B]

Yes - that's fine.

 

[yorkie]

Yes; traceable on maps KY+LS.

 

[Merseysider]

It’s not really a detour, it can be the fastest route early/late in the day and if the connection at York is short enough, won’t be overtaken if leaving shortly after a direct train from Leeds

 

[yorkie]

Exactly, yes. And there's no fares reason to disallow it.

 

[Fuzzytop]

and that's why I love these forums. Thanks, everyone