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Getting Here

It is very easy to get to York from anywhere in the UK. The following information should help as a general guide to reaching our wonderful city.

By Rail

As you would expect from a city with such important historical ties to the railway system, train services to York are extremely good.

York is on the East Coast main line. 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.

Direct rail services also run to York from many of the UK's main regional centres. York can be reached the same morning from all the following centres: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Liverpool.

There is a direct rail-link to and from Manchester International Airport and trains go every hour during the day.

Information on train times and prices is available by telephone from within the UK on 08457 48 49 50. or at the following websites:

www.nationalrail.co.uk - for the rail timetable and national news

www.eurostar.co.uk - Timetables and fares for Eurostar travellers

By Car

From London

  • Leave London on the M1 (well sign-posted in all areas)
  • At M1 Junction 32 bear right onto the M18
  • At M18 Junction 2 bear left onto the A1
  • Continue for approximately 30 miles then turn right onto the A64
  • Follow signs for York.

Approximate Distance: 208 Miles

Approximate Journey Time: 3.5 Hours

From Birmingham

  • Leave Birmingham on the M6 (well sign-posted in all areas)
  • At M6 Junction 4A bear left onto the M42
  • Follow signs for the M1 and join it at Junction 23A
  • At M1 Junction 32 turn right onto the M18
  • At M18 Junction 2 turn left on the A1(M)
  • Continue for approximately 25 miles then turn right onto the A64
  • Follow signs for York

Approximate Distance: 132 Miles

Approximate Journey Time: 2 Hours

From Manchester

  • Leave Manchester on the M62 (well sign-posted in all areas)
  • At M62 Junction 27 join the M621
  • After about 5 miles turn left onto the A653 then right onto the A61
  • After about 1 mile turn right onto the A58M then immediately left onto the A64
  • Follow signs for York

Approximate Distance: 65 Miles

Approximate Journey Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

From Edinburgh

  • Leave Edinburgh on the A7 (well sign-posted in all areas)
  • After about 5 miles join the A68
  • Follow signs for the A1 then joint this road
  • Continue for approximately 85 miles then turn left onto the A59
  • Follow signs for York

Approximate Distance: 192.2 Miles

Approximate Journey Time: 4 Hours

By Coach

National Express Ltd run regular services between all major centres in the UK. For current details and ticket pricing phone them on 08705 808080 from within the UK, or on +44 (0)121 625 1122 from outside the UK.

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