Getting to York
Centrally located in the UK, York is under two hours by train from London and within easy reach of six international airports. Compact and pedestrianised, many venues are within easy reach of the train station, making onward travel straightforward. You can walk across York’s walled city centre within 20 minutes, meaning delegates will see and experience more of York during their visit.
iTravel York
iTravel York is a useful resource for delegates planning their route around the city. Whatever the mode of transport iTravel York gives practical advice and real time updates to help travellers get around the city with ease, whether it be on foot, bicycle, car or bus!
Park & Ride
For day delegates arriving by car, a network of six Park & Ride facilities are situated at each major entrance point to the city. Parking is free of charge and buses run from early morning, every 10-15 minutes throughout the day, providing an efficient low-fare service. You can pinpoint the exact locations of the various Park and Ride stops on page 49.
Useful Sites
Cross Country Trains
LNER
Transpennine Express
Grand Central
Leeds Bradford Airport
By Car
London: 4 hrs
Manchester: 1 hr 25 mins
Birmingham: 2 hrs 30 mins
Newcastle: 1 hr 30 mins
Edinburgh: 4 hrs
By Rail
London: 1 hr 50 mins
Manchester: 1 hr 30 mins
Birmingham: 2 hrs 20 mins
Newcastle: 1 hr
Edinburgh: 2 hrs 20 mins
By Air
York is within easy reach of six international airports:
Leeds/Bradford 0113 250 9696
Manchester 0161 489 3000
Newcastle 0871 882 1121
Humberside 01652 688 456
Durham 01325 332 811
Robin Hood (Doncaster) 01302 801 010
By Sea
P&O Ferries operate daily overnight crossings from Zeebrugge and Rotterdam direct to Hull with a coach link to York. Visit poferries.com.
