Travel in York

York is a compact city with plenty of things to do within the city walls and beyond. This ancient city is best explored on foot, and it’s easy to get from one side of the city centre to the other in just 20 minutes.

iTravel York
Operated by the City of York Council, iTravel York is a fantastic resource packed with useful information on travelling around York. You can easily plan your journey and get more information on walking, cycling, buses and driving in the city. Additionally it provides real time news and updates to help you travel around York. For more information please visit www.itravelyork.info

York buses and Park & Ride
If you're travelling into York by car, use one of the six ideally located Park & Rides sites surrounding the city for a hassle-free journey. Just leave your car safe and secure at one of the free parking spaces and hop on the bus to York city centre. www.itravelyork.info/park-and-ride

First buses also run their services in York. For full timetables please visit www.firstgroup.com/york

To access many of York's out of town attractions and the coast use the local Coastliner service which runs regular services including Leeds, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Filey and Whitby. For more information visit www.coastliner.co.uk

Stephenson of Easingwold buses run services to Castle Howard – where you can also get a discounted entry into the house on presentation of your ticket. Buses also have routes to Ampleforth Abbey, Easingwold and Helmsley. For timetables and information please check www.stephensonsofeasingwold.co.uk

Best of Britain Holidays offer great day trips from York, and include routes to the Yorkshire Dales, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Whitby. Tickets are available to buy from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre or online.

Taxis and car hire in York
York is serviced by many taxi companies. Find out more about taxi services and car hire here.

Cycle hire in York
With miles of scenic cycle tracks, York is a fantastic city to enjoy on your bike. You can hire bikes from Cycle Heaven located at the York Railway station with prices starting from £15.00 per day. For more information please visit www.cycle-heaven.co.uk