Getting To York

If you are planning a visit to York there are a number of different ways to get there. The city is easily accessible via car, train, coach or by air.

By Car

York is easily accessible via the UK’s motorway network. If you are coming from the south, your best route is via the A1(M) and the A64. If you are travelling from north of York then take the A59 off the A1(M).

By Rail

York’s train station is positioned conveniently in the city centre giving you easy access to the main attractions, shops, restaurants and much more. There are a number of companies than run train services into York making it easy for you to get to.

Below are approximate journey times from some major cities. Times may vary depending on the service chosen and number of changes required.

London – 2hrs
Edinburgh – 2hrs 30mins
Manchester – 1hr 20mins
Birmingham – 2hrs 40mins
Leeds – 40mins

If you are looking to travel by train then we have found mytrainticket.co.uk to offer the best deals for train tickets. They sell tickets for all train services and at huge savings. You can use the search box below to find costs, times and tickets for trains to York from your nearest station.

By Coach

National Express are probably the best known coach travel company in the UK today. They have an excellent travel network to and from all the major cities in the UK at unbeatable prices. Coaches arrive and depart from the York Coach Station which is located right next to York Railway Station. If you are thinking about travel to and from York by coach then use the easy to use National Express search feature below to locate times, prices and pick up points.

By Air

The nearest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA/EGNM). Both domestic and international flights operate from this airport and it is approximately 30 miles from the centre of york.

The Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (DSA/EGCN), which has domestic flights from Finningley and some international flights, is about 40 miles from York.

You can fly to Leeds Bradford IA from the following UK destinations-:

Aberdeen, Belfast City, Belfast International, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Southampton

Use the search box below to search for flights courtesy of Opodo.

Airlines that fly to and from Leeds Bradford IA :-

RyanAir, Flybe, BMI, EasyJet, KLM, BH Air, Eastern Airways, Jet2.com, Manx2.com, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways, PIA

Car Hire

If you are hiring a car to visit York then you will be pleased to know that all of the most popular companies have locations in the city where you can drop off your car, should you be doing a one way trip.

We would recommend using Hertz as they currently offer a price match gaurentee therefore you will not find anyone cheaper. They also have excellent service and have a collection and drop off point right next to York train station.