My name says it, air travel is an essential part of my life. So even if travelling by plane to York is not the most convenient way, its is my first choice - and it is probably among the cheapest. For people coming from outside the UK, it is perhaps even the only way. As York has no air field with scheduled services, the closest airports are Manchester and Leeds/Bradford. Leeds/Bradford is geographically closer than Manchester. As there is no direct coach service (the excellent 787 service between Leeds/Bradford Airport and York has been suspended) between York and Leeds/Bradford anymore, travel times between York and any of the airports are the same. However, as Leeds/Bradford has more low-cost routes, I still prefer the latter one to go to York.
Leeds/Bradford has good low-cost ervice throughout Europe with Jet2 and Ryanair offering affordable fares. In addition, a couple of other airlines including FlyBe, KLM and BMI serve this airport. To get to York, there are two possibilities. Take either the 757 service to Leeds or the 767 to Harrogate and then travel on by train. Although the Harrogate route is the cheaper one, I would recommedn the onme via Leeds. From Leeds, it is easier to catch a train to York. Harrogate services run only once an our from/to York, even less on weekends.
Updated Sep 3, 2010
There are sometimes cheap flights to Manchester from other parts of Europe and since its not the closest airport to York, but the easiest to access, it would be a good idea to check it out.
There is a direct train from manchester airport to York so by all means its much easier than going there from London.
Updated Jun 1, 2004
Train, car, or intercity bus
York sits astride the main line between London and Scotland, so the train is probably the easiest. Since there is no airport, if you're planning to fly, it's a matter of using either Manchester or Teeside airports.
Walk or use a bicycle. Parking is problematic.
Written Aug 24, 2002
I travelled to York by train, just as an aside for all you people interested about trains - York has the National Railway Museum located right beside the train station.
Best way to get around York - walk :-)
Written Aug 24, 2002
The best way to get around in York is to walk. Explore the twisting city streets and soak up the colorful atmosphere.
Here is a map that should help you plan your visit.
Written Aug 24, 2002
By Car - We rented a car and drove North from London.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Situated midway between Edinburgh and London, just 20 minutes from the M1/M62 motorway network, York is within comfortable travelling times of most regions in the UK.
York is in easy travelling distance of 3 international airports - Leeds/Bradford, Humberside and Manchester. From Manchester International Airport, frequent Transpennine Express trains provide the city with a direct round the clock link.
National Express offer an efficient, good value service to York, from most major UK destinations.
For National Express Enquiries & Bookings please email:kg@york-tourism.co.uk
For European visitors, York is only one hour from the P&O/North Sea Ferries terminal at Kingston-upon-Hull with daily sailings to Holland and Belgium.
Getting to York by train is easy and great value too. From London the Journey time is under two hours ; Edinburgh is only two and a half hours from York and there are direct services from Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and the South West. You can obtain further details about rail travel from the Northern Spirit Web-site and from Railtrack's on-line timetable.
Try http://www.york-tourism.co.uk/getting.htm for this and other information
Written Aug 24, 2002
Rail is a good way to get to York.
Once in York the bus service is good and the taxis are cheap.
Written Aug 24, 2002
There seemed to be several bus systems. I hopped several times, asked questions and was let off a block or so away...gratis;-)
Getting to York by train
York is on the East Coast mainline. It takes less than two hours to get to York from London. Trains go every half an hour with at least 25 direct trains each weekday.
Written Aug 24, 2002
The only way to get to York is by rail. york is at Railway junction and trains go to almost everywhere. In fact York is a railway town, and it is where the National Railway Museum is based.
The journey from Edinburgh to York passes through some of the beautiful coastline in UK and mega partying city of Newcastle upon Tyne>
You don't need to use transport in York. The centre is small and compact. However buses do operate but tend to go around the centre as it is mostly pedestrianised during the day. Bus rover tickets for the day and week available. They are only worth the value if travelling form outskirts of the City or Youth Hostel.
National Express arrives and leaves from outside the railway station.
Updated Nov 2, 2008
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