Trains to York

York Train Station is one of the UK’s most beautiful and iconic stations. With its distinctive curved train shed and grandiose architecture designed to be expansive and regal from the start, it's a brilliant station for any journey. Furthermore, York station is the busiest railway station in North Yorkshire, alongside the third busiest in Yorkshire & Humberside.

When the station opened in 1877, it was the largest train station in the world and even included a gorgeous hotel, now known as The Principal York. Like the city, York Train Station has a long and distinguished history. It was even extensively bombed in the Second World War. The station is just outside the city centre near York’s historic medieval city walls.

York Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its customers, including:

• A ticket office at the main concourse (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 6.00am – 9.00pm; Sunday: 8am – 6.00pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• First class lounge (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 6am – 10.00pm; Sunday 8.00am – 7.00pm).
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones, public Wi-Fi, and post boxes.
• 626 bicycle storage compounds, stands and racks.

It’s only around a ten-minute walk from the city centre to the station, but it may be a little longer if you’re carrying heavy bags. However, if you need a taxi, then there are taxis waiting outside the station, and they can also drop you off outside. Local buses stop outside the station, too.

Located halfway between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley on the East Coast Main Line and facilitating services between the east and west, York station is a major node on the UK’s rail network.

Leeds to York

The journey from Leeds to York can take anywhere from twenty-two to thirty-one minutes with either TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, or Northern. Trains leave every few minutes.

Manchester to York

Trains from Manchester to York can depart from either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria stations. The train operator for this route is either CrossCountry, Northern or TransPennine Express.

Newcastle to York

On average, it takes around one hour to get from Newcastle to York with either CrossCountry, LNER, or TransPennine Express. Trains leave frequently.

Edinburgh to York

Travelling from Edinburgh to York is convenient, with departures from Edinburgh (Waverley) taking about two and a half hours via LNER, CrossCountry, or TransPennine Express, and trains running every half hour.

York railway station is a key hub in the UK's rail network, served by numerous train companies. Northern connects passengers to Hull and Leeds, while LNER offers regular journeys between London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. CrossCountry provides intercity routes nationwide, TransPennine Express delivers express services across northern England, and Grand Central operates open-access trains between Sunderland and London. With these varied connections, York station stands out as a vital transport link across the country.

York Train Station is a perfect starting point for exploring this absolute gem of a city, whether you're on a short break or a full-blown holiday. The area is packed with interesting and varied things to do that’ll suit every taste.

First of all, it has a truly grandiose history, from a pub built on top of an ancient Roman bathhouse, to another pub used as a hospital during the English Civil War, all the way to its iconic Medieval city walls, castle, and cathedral, and even a museum dedicated to its Viking legacy at the Jorvik Centre, and much, much more.

Railway enthusiasts can enjoy the National Railway Museum, whilst those with a sweet tooth can indulge at York’s Chocolate Story, just off the Shambles, which inspired ‘Diagon Alley’ in the Harry Potter books. Take a boat ride along the River Ouse to round off a day of truly historic proportions.

Meanwhile, charming old bookstores, museums, parks and cafes abound. If you’re visiting during summer, you could even take a punt at the York Races, the third biggest racecourse in the UK.

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What is the postcode for York Train Station?

The address for York Train Station is Station Road, North Yorkshire, YO23 1AB.

How far is York City Centre from the train station?

It’s a ten-minute walk from the train station to York City Centre. Less if you travel by taxi or bus.

What is York’s main train station called?

The station is called York Station and the station code is YRK.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.