Find out about getting to York and how to get around York once you are here to enjoy your short break with the family.
By train
Travelling to York by train is one of the easiest ways to get here. Both LNER and Grand Central operate services into York. Direct trains also operate Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle via TransPennine Express. Book your train tickets early to get the best savings with advance train fares.
You can travel from London, Edinburgh or Manchester to York in about 2 hours, making it the perfect location for a short break with the family.
York train station is located in the city and is just a short walk from many hotels. As you step out of the station you will be able to see York city walls and York Minster which is just a 15 minute walk away.
By bus
You can travel to York by bus and gain easy access to the city centre. You can avoid the stress of driving into a city centre you don’t know well by using York’s Park and Ride’s from First Bus. You can also travel to York on Coastline buses from Scarbourgh, Whitby and more or use East Yorkshire bus services if you are travelling from Hull and the surrounding areas.
By car
York is located less than 30 minutes from the A1/M meaning you are well located for the M1/M62 motorway network.
Parking in York
York City Council operates 15 car parks, plus there are various privately run car parks in York. If you are looking for a hotel with car parking in York, browse our directory of hotels with parking here.
You can enjoy seeing York from the river with City Cruises or on a bus tour with City Sightseeing York.
iTravel York is operated by City of York Council and enables you to plan your journey and find out lots of information on getting around the city by bike, car or bus.
Take a trip with City Cruises – with some EXCLUSIVE Mumbler discounts!
Our Sightseeing Cruises are fun for ALL the family, you’ll have a great view of the city and our captains will share parts of the history of our ancient city and the immense impact the River Ouse has had on its development!
Book a Daytime Sightseeing or Evening Sightseeing trip online, using MUMBLER10 for 10% off! Please note that this discount code is not applicable against other cruises (including the Fish & Chips Cruise).
Or how about being the captain of your very own boat? With our Self-Drive Boats, you’ll receive full instructions on how to operate the boat along with our safety and river rules, whilst life jackets will be provided for children. Maximum capacity of 5 passengers.
Book a Self-Drive Boat Trip online, using MUMBLER5 for £5 off on a weekday!
DOWNLOAD AND COLOUR Your captains Hat before cruising
Running every 15 mins, 7 days a week, the CitySightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, our live guides will guide you through 2000 years of history in York.
You’ll never be short of things to do in York. Take the City Sightseeing York bus tour and be inspired by the beauty this city has to offer. Hop-on our open-top bus at Exhibition Square and get ready to start the adventure through time! If you’re feeling ravenous then hop-off to grab dinner at one of the pubs behind Bootham Bar, some of York’s finest. This is also the stop for one of the country’s most impressive medieval cathedrals, York Minster.
Dive straight into the medieval history of York by taking a walk up the Shambles. Hop on again to visit Clifford’s Tower at the next stop.
Join us around York and enjoy the views! Your ticket is valid for 24 hours.
