Coach Parking & Information

We're delighted you're bringing your coach to York. We have 2 dedicated coach parks in the city centre and there is also coach parking around the city centre.

Please note that at busier times of the year during major events like the JORVIK Viking Festival (February half term), York Food Festival (September) and York Christmas Festival (incorporating St Nicholas Fair), coach parking needs to be booked in advance as soon as possible.

Complimentary food and drink vouchers are available to coach drivers. Value up to £10 redeemable at any street food vendor in Shambles Market and Shambles Food Court. (Please note these vouchers are not accepted at the York Christmas Market only on Shambles Market).

Helpful Information for Coach Operators

Coaches and minibuses with over 16 seats cannot enter the city walls of York, except for a section of Station Road. Skeldergate Bridge is the only city centre bridge crossing available to coaches. Download York coach map to help you get around the city.

Coach Parking in the City Centre

Union Terrace Coach Park
Coach Spaces: 35
Open 7 days, 8am - 11pm
No overnight parking

St George's Field Coach Park

Coach Spaces: 27
Open 7 days, 8am - 6.30pm
Overnight parking is permitted
There is also coach pick up and drop off point on Leeman Road, near York Train Station.
For more information on city centre coach parking and to book visit Coach Parking in York.

York Auction Centre

Murton. (Take A166 Bridlington Road. Park 400 metres on left) York YO19 5GF
Overnight charge: £8.50
Tel: 01904 489731

Foss Islands Road: Roadside parking for mini buses and motorcaravans.
Knavesmire Road: Parking available here except on race days or during special events at the racecourse.

FAQs for coach parking in York

Q: I have wheelchair users and older visitors on my coach - can I drop them off within the city walls?
A: Only under extenuating circumstances can arrangements be made for a coach to set-down/collect within the city walls (for example, a large proportion of the travelling party is registered as disabled and they are attending a service at York Minster). There is currently an administration fee of £10 to raise such a waiver and further information and advice is available from City of York Council on 01904 551309.

Q: Are there special coach parking requirements for York Christmas Festival?
A: Yes, special coach parking arrangements will be in operation during the York Christmas Festival (14 November – 22 December). Please see the following pages: www.visityork.org/christmascoachparking

Q: Where can I park my coach overnight?
A: You are able to leave your coach overnight in St George's Field coach park but coaches cannot be removed before 8am the following morning.

Q: How much will it cost to park my coach for the day?
A: For up to date tariffs, please contact City of York Council on 01904 551309. Alternatively, visit the coach parking section of their website.

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Works duration: from Monday June 10th until early November 2019.

Works purpose: this work is essential flood defence work, to protect the centre of York against flooding.  Unfortunately, the work needs to take place during the Summer when weather conditions are most likely to allow rapid progress with the work.

This work will close the Leeman Road/ Railway Rendezvous coach stops in their entirety for the duration of the work.  Alternative arrangements are as follows:

• City of York Council's preference would be for coach operators to avoid the area entirely and instead use the coach parks at Union Terrace or St George's Field to set down/ pick up passengers, or the other rendezvous points at Foss Bank or Fawcett Street.
• There is limited space available at the Railway Station island stop (Stop RD).  This should be used for setting parties down only.  Unfortunately, coach parties cannot be set down at the other bus stops around the Railway Station, as these are intensively used by bus services.  Coach parties must not be set down in Exhibition Square or on Station Avenue or Station Road
• Pick up of coach parties should take place at the coach parks at Union Terrace or St George's Field to set down/ pick up passengers, or the other rendezvous points at Foss Bank or Fawcett Street.

We're sorry about the short notice provided, but unfortunately the Environment Agency has only provided timescales for their work very recently.

Please contact buses@york.gov.uk if you would like further information.